December 13, 2021 •
Maryland Special Session Adjourns
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Maryland Capitol Building - Jimmy Emerson
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned their special session on December 9. Lawmakers approved new congressional maps and voted to override the governor’s veto of those maps. Lawmakers also voted Del. Dereck Davis to serve as state treasurer.
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned their special session on December 9.
Lawmakers approved new congressional maps and voted to override the governor’s veto of those maps.
Lawmakers also voted Del. Dereck Davis to serve as state treasurer.
December 3, 2021 •
Louisiana Lawmakers to Hold Special Session on Redistricting
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Louisiana state flag
Louisiana lawmakers plan to hold a three-week special session in February 2022 to address redistricting. Several lawmakers are concerned that if the state’s population doesn’t grow enough, Louisiana could lose a Congressional district after the 2030 census. The state’s population […]
Louisiana lawmakers plan to hold a three-week special session in February 2022 to address redistricting.
Several lawmakers are concerned that if the state’s population doesn’t grow enough, Louisiana could lose a Congressional district after the 2030 census.
The state’s population has only grown 3% over the last decade.
It is not yet clear when the special session is slated to begin.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
December 3, 2021 •
New Mexico Governor Calls Special Session on Legislative District Maps
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New Mexico Capitol Building - Ken Lund
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will call the Legislature into a special session December 6 to finalize and approve new legislative district maps. The special session will also address how to spend the outstanding American Rescue Plan Acts funds. It is […]
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will call the Legislature into a special session December 6 to finalize and approve new legislative district maps.
The special session will also address how to spend the outstanding American Rescue Plan Acts funds.
It is not yet clear when the session is slated to end.
For each separate expenditure of $500 or more made or incurred by a lobbyist or employer during a special legislative session, a report will be due within 48 hours.
December 2, 2021 •
Georgia Special Session Adjourns
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Georgia State Capitol Building
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned the special session on November 22. The special session was dedicated to the redrawing of state and federal districts, which passed mainly on party lines. The newly approved maps were sent to Gov. Brian Kemp […]
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned the special session on November 22.
The special session was dedicated to the redrawing of state and federal districts, which passed mainly on party lines.
The newly approved maps were sent to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
December 2, 2021 •
Arkansas Governor Calls Special Legislative Session on Tax Cut Plan
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Arkansas State Capitol
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will call the Legislature back into a special session beginning December 7 to take up a tax cut plan. The primary focus of the special session will be on the tax cut package that calls for […]
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will call the Legislature back into a special session beginning December 7 to take up a tax cut plan.
The primary focus of the special session will be on the tax cut package that calls for reducing the state’s top income tax rate from 5.9% to 4.9%.
The package, which also includes corporate tax cuts and a low-income tax credit, would cost the state $135 million in the current fiscal year and grow to nearly $498 million when fully implemented in 2026.
While the session’s agenda will include several other items, Hutchinson said he does not plan to include a proposal to enact neighboring Texas’ unique law banning abortions six weeks into pregnancy.
Lawmakers, however, could vote to extend the session to take up abortion or any other items with a two-thirds vote of both chambers after the items on the agenda are considered.
December 1, 2021 •
Oregon to Convene Special Session
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Oregon State Capitol Building
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced she will be calling the Legislature into a special session on December 13 to address eviction protections for renters. The state’s federal funds for rental assistance will be nearly spent by December 1, right before […]
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced she will be calling the Legislature into a special session on December 13 to address eviction protections for renters.
The state’s federal funds for rental assistance will be nearly spent by December 1, right before the country enters the winter season.
Brown wishes to extend eviction protections for renters, ensure landlords are paid for rent owed, raise $90 million additional funds for immediate rental assistance, and raise $100 million to create a long-term emergency rental assistance service controlled by the state.
November 29, 2021 •
Indiana Cancels Special Legislative Session
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Indiana lawmakers canceled the one-day special session scheduled for November 29, and Gov. Eric Holcomb has extended the COVID-19 emergency. The session’s agenda, ending the public health emergency, has been delayed to the January legislative session. The Indiana Supreme Court […]
Indiana lawmakers canceled the one-day special session scheduled for November 29, and Gov. Eric Holcomb has extended the COVID-19 emergency.
The session’s agenda, ending the public health emergency, has been delayed to the January legislative session.
The Indiana Supreme Court decided to hear Gov. Holcomb’s challenge to House Enrolled Act 1123, permitting the Legislature to call itself into special session.
Oral arguments are scheduled in April after the Legislature ends its session on March 14, 2022.
If the General Assembly called itself into a special session, any laws passed could be subject to a constitutional challenge.
November 23, 2021 •
Vermont Legislature Adjourns Special Session
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Vermont Capitol Building
The Legislature met in a one-day special session on November 22 to approve a bill allowing municipalities to impose their own mask mandates. Legislative leadership agreed to the special session after Gov. Scott made it clear he would not impose […]
The Legislature met in a one-day special session on November 22 to approve a bill allowing municipalities to impose their own mask mandates.
Legislative leadership agreed to the special session after Gov. Scott made it clear he would not impose statewide masking requirements.
This session marked the Legislature’s first return to the Statehouse since the pandemic began.
November 23, 2021 •
Indiana Special Session Announced
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Indiana lawmakers have called for a one-day special session on November 29 to consider legislation to end the current COVID-19 public health emergency order in place since March 2020. Gov. Holcomb has stated he will allow the public health emergency […]
Indiana lawmakers have called for a one-day special session on November 29 to consider legislation to end the current COVID-19 public health emergency order in place since March 2020.
Gov. Holcomb has stated he will allow the public health emergency to expire if lawmakers approved steps that would allow the continuation of enhanced federal funding for Medicaid expenses and food assistance programs, and also maintain the childhood vaccination authorization.
November 19, 2021 •
South Carolina Special Session Announced
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South Carolina Capitol Building
The South Carolina Legislature is set to convene a special session in early December to address redistricting. The House will convene on December 1, while the Senate is set to convene on December 6.
The South Carolina Legislature is set to convene a special session in early December to address redistricting.
The House will convene on December 1, while the Senate is set to convene on December 6.
November 18, 2021 •
Idaho Legislature Adjourns
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The Idaho Legislature adjourned November 17, ending the state’s longest-ever legislative session. The House, in a unique political move, chose to go on an extended recess rather than adjourn to allow a return to session without being called back by […]
The Idaho Legislature adjourned November 17, ending the state’s longest-ever legislative session.
The House, in a unique political move, chose to go on an extended recess rather than adjourn to allow a return to session without being called back by the governor.
The three-day continuation focused on COVID-19 and the presidential mandates.
No bills were passed during the continuation, only a non-binding declaration stating opposition to President Biden’s vaccine requirements for federal workers, contractors, and large employers.
The House also censured Rep. Priscilla Giddings for her publicization of the name of the 19-year-old intern who reported she was raped by another legislator.
November 18, 2021 •
Special Session on COVID-19 Mandates Adjourns
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Florida Capitol Building
The Florida Legislature adjourned the special session on COVID-19 mandates on November 17 after just three days in session. Lawmakers approved four anti-mandate bills, which are now awaiting approval by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Legislature adjourned the special session on COVID-19 mandates on November 17 after just three days in session.
Lawmakers approved four anti-mandate bills, which are now awaiting approval by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
November 17, 2021 •
Vermont Legislature to Meet in Special Session
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Vermont Capitol Building
Gov. Phil Scott will reconvene the Vermont Legislature for a special session on November 22 to address mask mandates. The special session will aim to pass legislation allowing municipalities to implement their own time-limited mask mandates. It is not yet […]
Gov. Phil Scott will reconvene the Vermont Legislature for a special session on November 22 to address mask mandates.
The special session will aim to pass legislation allowing municipalities to implement their own time-limited mask mandates.
It is not yet clear when the session will end. This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
November 17, 2021 •
Nevada Special Session Ends with Approval of Controversial Maps
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The Nevada special session ended November 16 with Gov. Steve Sisolak signing off on updated redistricting maps. The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the maps with zero support from the Republican minority and expect lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the maps. The […]
The Nevada special session ended November 16 with Gov. Steve Sisolak signing off on updated redistricting maps.
The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the maps with zero support from the Republican minority and expect lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the maps.
The new maps increase Democratic footholds in the state’s swing districts, in part by redistributing roughly one out of every seven Latino residents from the first district to the third and fourth districts.
With the looming lawsuits on the horizon, Democrats have been mostly silent on their reasoning for the new boundaries.
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