The 'People's House' will be closed to the people in a state government shutdown.
On Friday, if there is no budget in place, the state plans to limit building access only to those who are "court-approved, critical services employees using their state-issued ID badge(s)," according to state readiness documents. Members of the public will be barred from the building, except for those trying to attend a hearing.
All the Capitol complex's tunnels will be closed, except for one, and all those permitted in will have to display their badges "at all times."
"Building occupants not displaying ID badges will be subject to challenge by Capitol Security personnel," the memo said.
On Wednesday, the state began moving in concrete barriers to limit access to the parking lots around the Capitol.
The state plans to allow just two entrances to the building, leaving all the other doors closed. Mail services will be limited, the cafeterias will be closed and capitol tours will be stopped.
