They’re in session the year around and have 365 days to think up stuff like this to make into laws.
I think I heard that CA had 800 new laws go into effect in Jan.
Your point is well-taken. Legislative action....even down to the state level....is now almost a full-time job. Some states are fortunate....they have a defined session which lasts X number of days. Only the governor can call them back, and he’s got a limit on how many and for what reason.
Generally....I’m feeling like every state ought to define it’s legislative process and give them two periods a year (sixty days each). There’s only so much you can accomplish, and it’ll be a more reasonable and productive session. I’d even suggest this for the US House folks sitting in DC. There’s no reason their job should be full-time.