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DES MOINES — The path to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk hit a dead end Wednesday for dozens of bills that legislators had hoped to successfully move through the House and Senate this year.Friday is the official self-imposed “funnel” hurdle for legislation to clear in order to stay eligible this session, but the decision Wednesday not to conduct floor debates in either legislative chamber spelled doom for many policy measures lacking the backing needed to reach the finish line this year.Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, said legislators took action early in the week on issues that leaders believed had the best chance to pass both chambers as they winnow the workload heading toward an April 30 adjournment target.“Like any funnel week, some bills just don’t make it through for a variety of reasons and have to wait until next year,” said Whitver.