March 31, 2020 •
Lawmakers in Newfoundland and Labrador Adjourn
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Confederation Building, Newfoundland, CA - by shhewitt
On March 26, the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador agreed to adjourn parliamentary business until an unspecified future date. The adjournment is in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The legislature will remain adjourned until the call of the Chair, […]
On March 26, the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador agreed to adjourn parliamentary business until an unspecified future date.
The adjournment is in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The legislature will remain adjourned until the call of the Chair, the procedure for recalling lawmakers into session.
March 31, 2020 •
April Sitting of Prince Edward Island Legislature Postponed Due to Coronavirus
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Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly Chamber - Joseph Thornley
The anticipated start date of April 7, 2020, for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island has been postponed until a date to be determined due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaker Colin LaVie suspended the Spring Sitting of the Legislature […]
The anticipated start date of April 7, 2020, for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island has been postponed until a date to be determined due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Speaker Colin LaVie suspended the Spring Sitting of the Legislature based on recommendations of the province’s chief public health officer.
LaVie intends to call the legislature into session after consultation with the other parliamentary leaders as the situation evolves.
March 31, 2020 •
British Columbia Legislative Committees Videoconferencing
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British Columbia Legislature
As of March 30, committees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, such as the Public Account Committee, continue to meet using videoconferencing. Some of the committee videoconferencing is available for the public to view live on the Assembly’s website. […]
As of March 30, committees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, such as the Public Account Committee, continue to meet using videoconferencing.
Some of the committee videoconferencing is available for the public to view live on the Assembly’s website.
On March 23, lawmakers had adjourned their Spring Session to a date they have not yet determined.
Legislators will reconvene at their physical legislative building when the Speaker of the House, after consultation with the government, determines the public interest requires it or when advised by the government.
March 31, 2020 •
Yukon Legislature to Convene October 1
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Yukon Legislature - by Own Work
On October 1, the Yukon Legislative Assembly is scheduled to convene, having recessed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. On March 19, the legislature adjourned its Spring Session earlier than the scheduled April 16 end-of-session date, while still staying late […]
On October 1, the Yukon Legislative Assembly is scheduled to convene, having recessed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
On March 19, the legislature adjourned its Spring Session earlier than the scheduled April 16 end-of-session date, while still staying late on its last day to complete consideration of Bill No. 203, a fiscal appropriation act for the territory.
“These are unusual times that call for unusual measures,” said Speaker Hon. Nils Clarke said in his press release.
March 30, 2020 •
New Hampshire Legislature Suspends Legislative Session
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New Hampshire State House - AlexiusHoratius
State Senate President Donna Soucy and Speaker of the House Stephen Shurtleff announced the General Court has extended the suspension of all legislative activities through May 4. During this time, the State House is closed to legislative members, legislative staff, […]
State Senate President Donna Soucy and Speaker of the House Stephen Shurtleff announced the General Court has extended the suspension of all legislative activities through May 4.
During this time, the State House is closed to legislative members, legislative staff, and visitors.
The announcement is in conjunction with Governor Chris Sununu’s emergency stay-at-home order due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
March 30, 2020 •
Mississippi Legislature Delays Reconvening Session
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Mississippi State Capitol - by Ken Lund
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn have agreed to delay reconvening the 2020 legislative session. Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 65, the Legislature will not convene on April 1 as initial scheduled. Instead, the Legislature […]
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn have agreed to delay reconvening the 2020 legislative session.
Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 65, the Legislature will not convene on April 1 as initial scheduled.
Instead, the Legislature will reconvene on an unspecified date in the future, due to concerns about COVID-19.
The session, when reconvened, is not to exceed the limit of 125 days allotted for by the Mississippi Constitution.
March 27, 2020 •
Rhode Island General Assembly Cancels Sessions For Another Week
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Rhode Island Skyline
Lawmakers have extended the postponement of the legislative session to contain the spread of COVID-19. General Assembly sessions and committee hearings for the week of March 30 to April 3 have been canceled. This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
Lawmakers have extended the postponement of the legislative session to contain the spread of COVID-19.
General Assembly sessions and committee hearings for the week of March 30 to April 3 have been canceled.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
March 27, 2020 •
Connecticut Lawmakers Extend Postponement of Session
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Connecticut State Capitol
Connecticut General Assembly leaders announced legislative business will be postponed for another two weeks until April 13. The legislative session was originally postponed until March 30, but since the last announcement one legislator has tested positive for COVID-19. Lawmakers will […]
Connecticut General Assembly leaders announced legislative business will be postponed for another two weeks until April 13.
The legislative session was originally postponed until March 30, but since the last announcement one legislator has tested positive for COVID-19.
Lawmakers will reassess the situation the week of April 6 with the possibility of canceling the rest of the session.
This does not immediately affect lobbyist reporting.
March 25, 2020 •
Arkansas Governor Calls Special Legislative Session
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Arkansas State Capitol
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will call a special session of the Arkansas Legislature on Thursday, March 26. The session will fill budget holes caused by the economic fallout from COVID-19. Gov. Hutchinson announced the special session would grant him the authority […]
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will call a special session of the Arkansas Legislature on Thursday, March 26.
The session will fill budget holes caused by the economic fallout from COVID-19.
Gov. Hutchinson announced the special session would grant him the authority to use the state’s $173 million unallocated budget surplus.
He plans to fill budget needs after his administration cut the state’s general revenue by $353 million to $5.38 billion.
The governor made the budget cuts in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
The special session triggers a lobbyist activity report (monthly) due April 10 for the reporting period of March 1 through March 31.
The special session is expected to span three calendar days.
The House of Representatives will meet at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Jack Stephens Center rather than the Capitol to limit close contact of legislators.
March 25, 2020 •
Minnesota Lawmakers Scheduled to Convene March 26
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Minnesota House Chamber - Chris Gaukel [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]
On March 26, Minnesota lawmakers are scheduled to convene to act on legislation to help the state combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislators were last in session on March 17, when members passed a $200 million relief package to help health care providers battle the pandemic. That […]
On March 26, Minnesota lawmakers are scheduled to convene to act on legislation to help the state combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislators were last in session on March 17, when members passed a $200 million relief package to help health care providers battle the pandemic.
That bill was signed by Gov. Tim Walz the same day.
House Speaker Melissa Hortman said the new proposed legislation will provide further relief than the governor is able to deliver via executive order.
Lawmakers had agreed to recess until April 14, with the understanding they would return as needed.
Arrangements are being made to ensure the legislature follows the Minnesota Department of Health guidelines.
Specifically they look to keep members, staff and the public safe, Hortman and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said in a joint statement late Tuesday.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
March 25, 2020 •
Northern Mariana Islands Suspends Legislative Operations
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USA and Northern Mariana Islands flags - by: tata_aka_T
The Administrative Officer for the Legislative Bureau announced the suspension of legislative operations until March 30, or until further notice. The suspension in necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Administrative Officer for the Legislative Bureau announced the suspension of legislative operations until March 30, or until further notice.
The suspension in necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
March 24, 2020 •
Guam Legislature Postpones Session Indefinitely
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Guam Congress Sign - by MosheA
Speaker of the Legislature Tina Rose Muña Barnes announced the postponement of the legislative session indefinitely to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Additionally the postponement includes the emergency session expected to convene on March 23. The purpose is to […]
Speaker of the Legislature Tina Rose Muña Barnes announced the postponement of the legislative session indefinitely to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Additionally the postponement includes the emergency session expected to convene on March 23.
The purpose is to discuss a bill relating to an unemployment benefits program.
Finally the Legislature is exploring the possibility of holding virtual sessions for the unemployment bill and state budget.
March 24, 2020 •
Arizona Legislature Approves $50 Million Relief Package, Recesses for Three Weeks
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Arizona State Capitol - by Visitor7
Lawmakers approved a $50 million relief package for COVID-19 relief before recessing for three weeks as a public health precaution. The relief package allows Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration to use the funds for the following: Housing assistance Aid for businesses […]
Lawmakers approved a $50 million relief package for COVID-19 relief before recessing for three weeks as a public health precaution.
The relief package allows Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration to use the funds for the following:
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- Housing assistance
- Aid for businesses
- Nonprofits and healthcare providers with fewer than 50 employees
- Assistance for food banks as well as organizations serving people experiencing homelessness
The budget will keep state government operating into the new fiscal year beginning in July.
The Legislature is suspended until April 13 unless the House speaker and Senate president announce otherwise.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
March 24, 2020 •
Nebraska Legislature Reconvened for Emergency Funding Session
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Nebraska Capitol Building
The Nebraska Legislature temporarily reconvened on Monday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m. Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer announced March 20 that senators will meet to authorize emergency funding addressing needs arising from the spread of COVID-19. The emergency session […]
The Nebraska Legislature temporarily reconvened on Monday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer announced March 20 that senators will meet to authorize emergency funding addressing needs arising from the spread of COVID-19.
The emergency session is scheduled to last three legislative days.
There is no set date for when the 2020 legislative session will officially resume.
This does not immediately affect lobbyist reporting.
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