October 22, 2021 •
Hawaii Senate to Convene Third Special Session on Judicial Appointments
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State of Hawaii
The Hawaii Senate will convene for a third special session on October 28 to consider and confirm District and Circuit Court positions. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a videoconference hearing on October 27 to submit testimony. Decision-making will occur […]
The Hawaii Senate will convene for a third special session on October 28 to consider and confirm District and Circuit Court positions.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a videoconference hearing on October 27 to submit testimony. Decision-making will occur after the convening of the special session and after the measures for Circuit Court positions are formally referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The special session will only address six pending judicial appointments, including nominees for District Court of the Third Circuit, Circuit Court of the First Circuit, Circuit Court of the Second Circuit and of the Third Circuit.
Final Senate votes on the appointments are expected at 11 a.m. October 29.
A lobbyist and employer activity report must be filed if expenditures or contributions are made relating to legislative action considered during the special session. Any such report would be due within 30 days of adjournment sine die of the special session covering the period from May 1 through the adjournment sine die date.
October 22, 2021 •
Special Session Adjourns
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Tennessee State Capitol Building
The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its special session on October 20. During the three-day session, lawmakers approved bills regarding development and other preparations of the Ford Memphis Regional Megasite project, including the allocation of $884 million from the state’s fiscal […]
The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its special session on October 20.
During the three-day session, lawmakers approved bills regarding development and other preparations of the Ford Memphis Regional Megasite project, including the allocation of $884 million from the state’s fiscal surplus.
October 22, 2021 •
Governor Calls for Special Session of Vaccine Mandates
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Gov. Ron DeSantis - by Gage Skidmore
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he intends to call a special session of the Florida Legislature in November. Though the specific dates have not been set, the session will take up issues regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he intends to call a special session of the Florida Legislature in November.
Though the specific dates have not been set, the session will take up issues regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
October 21, 2021 •
Legislature Completes Third Extraordinary Session
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West Virginia Capitol Building - O Palsson
West Virginia lawmakers completed their third special session after approving redistricting plans. In addition to approving new House and Senate districts, the Legislature passed a bill to require employers to allow religious and health exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine requirements. The […]
West Virginia lawmakers completed their third special session after approving redistricting plans.
In addition to approving new House and Senate districts, the Legislature passed a bill to require employers to allow religious and health exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
The Legislature also approved the creation of the Broadband Development Fund.
October 20, 2021 •
Wyoming Special Session Announced
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Wyoming Capitol - By Bradlyons
A special legislative session has been announced by the Wyoming Legislature after a majority of state House and Senate members voted in favor of convening. The session will begin October 26 and is tentatively scheduled to adjourn on October 28. […]
A special legislative session has been announced by the Wyoming Legislature after a majority of state House and Senate members voted in favor of convening.
The session will begin October 26 and is tentatively scheduled to adjourn on October 28.
The purpose of the special session is to address COVID-19 mandates and “vaccine passports.”
October 20, 2021 •
Legislature to Hold Third Special Session of 2021
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Tennessee Capitol Building
Senate Speaker Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced the Tennessee Legislature will convene a special session on October 27. The special session will focus solely on COVID-19 issues including mask and vaccine mandates. This will be the third […]
Senate Speaker Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced the Tennessee Legislature will convene a special session on October 27.
The special session will focus solely on COVID-19 issues including mask and vaccine mandates.
This will be the third special session of 2021.
October 15, 2021 •
Special Session Announced
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Alabama State Capitol Building
Gov. Kay Ivey announced a second special session of the Alabama Legislature to convene on October 28. The purpose of the special session is to undertake the decennial redistricting process.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced a second special session of the Alabama Legislature to convene on October 28.
The purpose of the special session is to undertake the decennial redistricting process.
October 11, 2021 •
Legislature Convenes Third Special Session
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West Virginia Capitol Building - O Palsson
Gov. Jim Justice has called the West Virginia Legislature back for the third special session of the year to convene on October 11. In the proclamation, Gov. Justice requested the Legislature take up decennial redistricting, the appropriation of federal funding, […]
Gov. Jim Justice has called the West Virginia Legislature back for the third special session of the year to convene on October 11.
In the proclamation, Gov. Justice requested the Legislature take up decennial redistricting, the appropriation of federal funding, and a handful of other issues.
October 11, 2021 •
Iowa Second Special Session for Redistricting Set for October 28
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Iowa Capitol Building - Ashton B Crew
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to convene a second special legislative session on October 28 to consider a second set of maps as part of the redistricting process. The nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency (LSA) will release a second […]
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to convene a second special legislative session on October 28 to consider a second set of maps as part of the redistricting process.
The nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency (LSA) will release a second set of maps by October 21.
Lawmakers are permitted to reject the first two maps without amendment. This does not affect Alerts reporting.
October 6, 2021 •
Iowa Legislature Adjourns After Rejecting Redistricting Plan
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Iowa Capitol Building - Ashton B Crew
The Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die October 5 after a one-day session in which lawmakers voted to reject the redistricting plan and passed a resolution outlining their concerns with the plan to be sent to the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency […]
The Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die October 5 after a one-day session in which lawmakers voted to reject the redistricting plan and passed a resolution outlining their concerns with the plan to be sent to the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency (LSA), which is tasked with drawing the maps.
The LSA has 35 days to submit a new plan addressing lawmakers’ concerns.
After the plan is submitted, Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to call for another special session so lawmakers can consider it.
This does not affect lobbying reporting.
October 5, 2021 •
Special Session Adjourns
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Alabama State Capitol Building
The special session of the Alabama Legislature adjourned October 1 after approving Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to allocate COVID-19 relief funding to a prison infrastructure plan. Another special session is expected to be called to take up the issue of […]
The special session of the Alabama Legislature adjourned October 1 after approving Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to allocate COVID-19 relief funding to a prison infrastructure plan.
Another special session is expected to be called to take up the issue of redistricting before the Legislature convenes for the 2022 session on January 11, 2022.
October 1, 2021 •
Special Session Announced
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Tennessee State Capitol Building
Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to convene on October 18 to address funding, buildout, and oversight of Ford’s historic $5.6 billion investment at the Memphis Regional Megasite, located in Fayette and Haywood […]
Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to convene on October 18 to address funding, buildout, and oversight of Ford’s historic $5.6 billion investment at the Memphis Regional Megasite, located in Fayette and Haywood Counties.
Debate is expected around funding the site’s development, education, and workforce preparation.
September 30, 2021 •
Maine Legislature Holds Special Session
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Maine Capitol Building
The Maine State Legislature convened in a one-day special session on September 29 to pass the state’s redistricting plans. Both the House and Senate adjourned sine die that afternoon.
The Maine State Legislature convened in a one-day special session on September 29 to pass the state’s redistricting plans.
Both the House and Senate adjourned sine die that afternoon.
September 30, 2021 •
Alaska to hold Fourth Special Session
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Governor Mike Dunleavy - by The Alaska Landmine
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued an amended Executive Proclamation convening the Legislature into a fourth special session October 4, 2021. The Legislature is tasked to create a supplemental appropriation for the 2021 Permanent Fund Dividend, consider acts relating to the […]
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued an amended Executive Proclamation convening the Legislature into a fourth special session October 4, 2021.
The Legislature is tasked to create a supplemental appropriation for the 2021 Permanent Fund Dividend, consider acts relating to the Permanent Fund Dividend, and propose amendments to the Alaskan State Constitution relating to Alaska Permanent Fund.
This does affect lobbyist reporting.
A monthly activity report for October will be due November 30.
The quarterly legislative lobby activity report due January 31, 2022 will only cover the months of November and December.
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