ALAKSA: The 2026 legislative session ended yesterday evening. Lawmakers passed House Bill 16 which makes various changes to the state’s campaign finance laws. New contribution limits will be imposed. Individuals may contribute up to $2,000 each election cycle to a […]
ALAKSA: The 2026 legislative session ended yesterday evening. Lawmakers passed House Bill 16 which makes various changes to the state’s campaign finance laws. New contribution limits will be imposed. Individuals may contribute up to $2,000 each election cycle to a nongroup entity or candidate. Individuals will be able to contribute $5,000 each per year to a political party or group entity. A group that is not a political party may contribute not more than $4,000 each election cycle to a candidate or $5,000 each year to another group entity, or to a political party. A nongroup entity may not contribute more than $4,000 each election cycle to another nongroup entity or $5,000 to a political party or group. When contributions are being made to a joint campaign for governor and lieutenant governor an individual may not contribute more than $4,000 each election cycle, while a group may not contribute more than $8,000 each election cycle. House Bill 16 is waiting the governor’s approval. The bill will take effect 90 days from when it is enacted. The new limits would be in place for the upcoming 2028 elections. Lawmakers will also return to a special session today, May 21. The special session has been called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy to address legislation relating to the taxation of certain natural gas pipeline property, amongst other issues. No hard deadline to the end of the session was given and it will continue for as long as necessary. This may affect lobbying reporting dates if the special session continues into June.
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May 20, 2026 •
Maine Proposes Commencing a Rulemaking
The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices proposed commencing a rulemaking at the upcoming meeting on May 27. The purpose is to update the commission’s rules based on newly chaptered laws from this year’s legislative session. Legislative changes […]
The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices proposed commencing a rulemaking at the upcoming meeting on May 27. The purpose is to update the commission’s rules based on newly chaptered laws from this year’s legislative session. Legislative changes to be addressed include disclosure requirements for paid communications containing manipulated images or audio of a candidate, and an increase to the spending threshold for independent expenditure reporting. If the rulemaking is commenced, an invitation to comment is expected to begin on June 1.
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May 19, 2026 •
Wisconsin Legislature Adjourns
The second regular session of the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded on May 14 without taking action on public school funding. Wisconsin’s K–12 public schools have gone without cost-of-living adjustments for the last 17 years. In response to Gov. Evers’ 400-year […]
The second regular session of the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded on May 14 without taking action on public school funding. Wisconsin’s K–12 public schools have gone without cost-of-living adjustments for the last 17 years. In response to Gov. Evers’ 400-year veto passed in the last budget permitting school districts to increase their per-pupil spending limit by $325 each year for the next 400 years, lawmakers passed Joint Resolution 116 to amend the constitution to prohibit the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee. The veto-tax issue will be on the ballot in November.
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May 15, 2026 •
Oklahoma Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die on May 14. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2180, a bill regulating agents of foreign principals. Pursuant to the bill, a person representing, acting, or lobbying on behalf of a foreign principal to influence state […]
The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die on May 14. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2180, a bill regulating agents of foreign principals. Pursuant to the bill, a person representing, acting, or lobbying on behalf of a foreign principal to influence state and local laws must register with the secretary of state within 15 days of activity, unless an exception applies. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the bill on May 12, and it takes effect on November 1.
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May 15, 2026 •
Colorado Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Colorado Legislature adjourned sine die on May 13. Lawmakers passed House Bill 1422, a bill addressing security measures for certain governmental entities and modifying registration requirements for political committees. The bill specifies the address of the principal place of […]
The Colorado Legislature adjourned sine die on May 13. Lawmakers passed House Bill 1422, a bill addressing security measures for certain governmental entities and modifying registration requirements for political committees. The bill specifies the address of the principal place of operations listed by a political committee or small donor committee on its registration statement may be either a street address or a mailing address. If the bill is approved by Gov. Jared Polis, this provision will take effect immediately. Legislators also passed Senate Bill 147, a bill which would require legislative liaisons, judicial lobbyists, and governor’s lobbyists to register and file disclosure statements similar to professional lobbyists. Polis has not yet acted on this bill, but his office has signaled disfavor. If approved, the bill would take effect August 12.
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May 8, 2026 •
Connecticut Legislature Adjourns
The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on May 6. During the session, lawmakers passed House Bill 5532, which makes changes to monetary thresholds under the state code of ethics. Changes include increasing the threshold for filing monthly lobbyist reports, reporting lobbying […]
The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on May 6. During the session, lawmakers passed House Bill 5532, which makes changes to monetary thresholds under the state code of ethics. Changes include increasing the threshold for filing monthly lobbyist reports, reporting lobbying expenditures, and for registration of lobbyists who are not compensated but make gifts to public officials. The thresholds for certain exempted gifts also increased. Additionally, the threshold for reporting gifts given to public officials by a person doing business or seeking to do business with the state is doubled to $20. If approved by the governor, relevant provisions of the bill will be effective October 1. This does affect lobbying reporting. The final monthly employer activity report required for the regular session is due June 10.
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May 1, 2026 •
Florida Schedules Second Special Session
The Florida Legislature has scheduled an additional special session for the month of May to finish working on the state’s budget. The session will take place May 12 to May 29. Legislative leaders expect the state’s budget to be smaller […]
The Florida Legislature has scheduled an additional special session for the month of May to finish working on the state’s budget. The session will take place May 12 to May 29. Legislative leaders expect the state’s budget to be smaller and focused on funding essential priorities. Both houses have proposed similar budgets and will be using the 18-day session to negotiate a compromise.
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April 30, 2026 •
Tennessee Legislative Session Adjourns Sine Die
The Tennessee Legislature adjourned sine die. Lawmakers passed bills including the state budget, medical health bills, and AI regulation bills. One of the most important bills to pass was House Bill 1513, a bill designed to increase disclosure of misleading […]
The Tennessee Legislature adjourned sine die. Lawmakers passed bills including the state budget, medical health bills, and AI regulation bills. One of the most important bills to pass was House Bill 1513, a bill designed to increase disclosure of misleading AI created media. Political advertisements made using entirely or partially with generative artificial intelligence will be required to display a disclaimer stating the media was made in whole or in part using AI.
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April 10, 2026 •
Alabama Legislature Session Adjourns Sine Die
The Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die on April 9, with a possibility to reconvene early for a special session to discuss hotly debated bills. One of these bills is House Bill 541, which would close Alabama primaries and require voters […]
The Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die on April 9, with a possibility to reconvene early for a special session to discuss hotly debated bills. One of these bills is House Bill 541, which would close Alabama primaries and require voters to register a party affiliation to vote. House Bill 214, passed and signed by the governor, prohibits foreign nationals from contributing or donating to any political campaigns, parties, or political action committees within Alabama.
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April 10, 2026 •
Georgia Legislature Session Adjourns Sine Die
The Georgia Legislature adjourned after passing the state budget, which allowed lawmakers to narrowly avoid having to convene again for a special session later in the year. House Bill 369, originally introduced to regulate food trucks, passed as a bill […]
The Georgia Legislature adjourned after passing the state budget, which allowed lawmakers to narrowly avoid having to convene again for a special session later in the year. House Bill 369, originally introduced to regulate food trucks, passed as a bill making district attorney elections non-partisan in five specific counties. Any bill passed by both houses goes to the governor’s desk to be signed, vetoed, or become law after 40 days.
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April 6, 2026 •
Idaho Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die April 2 after lawmakers passed ethics in procurement and campaign finance bills. Effective July 1, House Bill 889 establishes a vendor debarment process for certain infractions, preventing a bidder from bidding on state projects […]
The 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die April 2 after lawmakers passed ethics in procurement and campaign finance bills. Effective July 1, House Bill 889 establishes a vendor debarment process for certain infractions, preventing a bidder from bidding on state projects or services for up to three years. The bill includes a revolving door provision restricting former officials and individuals from working with vendors for one year after leaving public office. Vendors, employees of vendors, or any person working on their behalf must report financial expenditures over $50 related to procurement. House Bill 930 requires all political candidates and political committees to open a separate checking account for the purpose of collecting contributions and paying expenses. Campaign funds must not be commingled with any other account. House Bill 930 was delivered to the governor on April 2, and if signed will be effective July 1.
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March 19, 2026 •
West Virginia Legislative Session Adjourns Sine Die
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die on March 14. Out of the 2,100 bills introduced between both houses, only 303 managed to pass. Passed bills include a cut to personal income tax, a raise in teacher and state police […]
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die on March 14. Out of the 2,100 bills introduced between both houses, only 303 managed to pass. Passed bills include a cut to personal income tax, a raise in teacher and state police salaries, and energy stabilization plans that will more than double the state’s electricity output by 2050.
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March 13, 2026 •
Washington Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die on March 12. The short session lasted 60 days focusing closely on various budget bills, including a state income tax bill which would impose a state income tax of 9.9% on households earning […]
The 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die on March 12. The short session lasted 60 days focusing closely on various budget bills, including a state income tax bill which would impose a state income tax of 9.9% on households earning more than $1 million annually. This millionaires’ tax legislation was debated on the House floor for over 24 hours and is expected to be signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson. On the final day of the legislative session lawmakers primarily turned their attention to approving other operating, transportation, and construction budget bills.
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March 12, 2026 •
Wyoming Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 2026 legislative budget session adjourned sine die on Wednesday, March 11. The session lasted 21 days with 114 bills being passed. Lawmakers adopted the 2027-2028 biennial budget, which includes total net appropriations of over $10 billion, with $3.46 billion […]
The 2026 legislative budget session adjourned sine die on Wednesday, March 11. The session lasted 21 days with 114 bills being passed. Lawmakers adopted the 2027-2028 biennial budget, which includes total net appropriations of over $10 billion, with $3.46 billion in general state funds. Gov. Mark Gordon signed the budget bill on March 5.
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