March 30, 2018 •
NYCU Video Digest – March 30, 2018
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March 29, 2018 •
Idaho Legislature Adjourns 2018 Legislative Session
On March 28, the Idaho Legislature adjourned its 2018 legislative session. The adjournment process was revised following a lawsuit over a veto last year. Lawmakers stayed in the capital an additional five days to preserve the right to override any […]
On March 28, the Idaho Legislature adjourned its 2018 legislative session.
The adjournment process was revised following a lawsuit over a veto last year.
Lawmakers stayed in the capital an additional five days to preserve the right to override any vetoes from the governor.
Bills passed include reductions to personal and corporate income tax rates, new K-12 public school science standards, and the codifying of existing stand your ground case laws.
March 27, 2018 •
South Dakota Legislature Adjourns 2018 Session
The South Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2018 session on March 26. During the 40-day session, lawmakers passed a $4.7 billion budget increasing funding to education, Medicaid providers, and state employees. Additionally, several measures adding new rules for citizens’ initiative campaigns […]
The South Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2018 session on March 26.
During the 40-day session, lawmakers passed a $4.7 billion budget increasing funding to education, Medicaid providers, and state employees.
Additionally, several measures adding new rules for citizens’ initiative campaigns were passed.
March 21, 2018 •
Indiana Special Session Likely to be Called
On March 14, the second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned with several bills pending on the floor. As a result, Gov. Eric Holcomb plans to call a special session for May. On top of the Holcomb’s […]
On March 14, the second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned with several bills pending on the floor.
As a result, Gov. Eric Holcomb plans to call a special session for May. On top of the Holcomb’s list is a school safety spending bill and a bill needed to harmonize state tax code with federal tax code.
Holcomb plans to set an agenda with Republican legislators before he officially calls a special session.
March 16, 2018 •
Wyoming Legislature Adjourns
The 64th Wyoming Legislature adjourned its budget session on March 15 after a nearly week-long extension. Lawmakers passed several bills, including agreeing to over $20 million in cuts to education while increasing spending on capital construction projects. Gov. Matt Mead […]
The 64th Wyoming Legislature adjourned its budget session on March 15 after a nearly week-long extension.
Lawmakers passed several bills, including agreeing to over $20 million in cuts to education while increasing spending on capital construction projects.
Gov. Matt Mead can choose to sign, veto, or allow the education and capital construction bills to become law without his signature.
March 16, 2018 •
Indiana General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
The second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die very late on March 14, 2018. The final minutes of the session were hectic as lawmakers rushed through bills. Despite the rush, several bills were left pending […]
The second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die very late on March 14, 2018.
The final minutes of the session were hectic as lawmakers rushed through bills.
Despite the rush, several bills were left pending on the floor at the time of adjournment.
As a result, Gov. Eric Holcomb may call a special session to complete unfinished business.
March 16, 2018 •
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March 15, 2018 •
Arkansas Special Session Ends with Announcement from Governor
The second extraordinary session of the 91st Arkansas General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 15, 2018. Several bills passed both houses including a bill addressing pharmacy benefit managers’ low reimbursement rates, also known as House Bill 1010. Gov. Asa […]
The second extraordinary session of the 91st Arkansas General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 15, 2018.
Several bills passed both houses including a bill addressing pharmacy benefit managers’ low reimbursement rates, also known as House Bill 1010.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed House Bill 1010 into law at an afternoon press conference.
At the press conference, Hutchinson announced plans to reduce cabinet-level agencies in state government by 50 percent.
March 14, 2018 •
Virginia Special Session Called
Gov. Ralph Northam called for a special session of the Legislature this week to finish work on the state’s budget. The session will convene April 11, just one month after the adjournment of the regular session. Lawmakers voted unanimously last […]
Gov. Ralph Northam called for a special session of the Legislature this week to finish work on the state’s budget.
The session will convene April 11, just one month after the adjournment of the regular session.
Lawmakers voted unanimously last week to request the special session.
Lawmakers must pass the two-year budget by June 30 in order to avoid a government shut down on July 1.
March 12, 2018 •
Arkansas Fiscal Session Adjourns with Special Session to Follow
The 2018 Arkansas fiscal session adjourned sine die on March 12. Following adjournment, Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally called a special session to begin on March 13. The special session will address highway funding and pharmacy reimbursement legislation. The adjournment date […]
The 2018 Arkansas fiscal session adjourned sine die on March 12.
Following adjournment, Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally called a special session to begin on March 13.
The special session will address highway funding and pharmacy reimbursement legislation.
The adjournment date has yet to be determined.
March 12, 2018 •
Florida Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Florida Legislature adjourned sine die on Sunday, March 11 after extending its annual session for several days to pass a state budget. Lawmakers approved an $88.7 billion budget with $21 billion allocated for public schools. Some of the funds […]
The Florida Legislature adjourned sine die on Sunday, March 11 after extending its annual session for several days to pass a state budget.
Lawmakers approved an $88.7 billion budget with $21 billion allocated for public schools.
Some of the funds were reserved for school resource officers and mental health counselors in response to last month’s mass shooting in Parkland.
March 12, 2018 •
West Virginia Legislature Adjourns
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die on March 10. Senate Bill 283, which expands the scope of those who may be debarred for procurement violations and establishes direct-award procurement requirements, passed both chambers and is on the governor’s desk. […]
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die on March 10.
Senate Bill 283, which expands the scope of those who may be debarred for procurement violations and establishes direct-award procurement requirements, passed both chambers and is on the governor’s desk.
Gov. Jim Justice has 15 days to sign or veto the legislation.
March 12, 2018 •
Washington Legislature Adjourns
The Washington State Legislature adjourned sine die on March 8. House Bill 2938, which increases penalties for campaign finance violations, and Senate Bill 5991, which requires nonprofit organizations that participate in political campaigns to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure […]
The Washington State Legislature adjourned sine die on March 8.
House Bill 2938, which increases penalties for campaign finance violations, and Senate Bill 5991, which requires nonprofit organizations that participate in political campaigns to file organizational statements and periodic disclosure statements, have passed both chambers are on the governor’s desk.
Gov. Jay Inslee has 20 days from the days he received these bills to sign or veto the bills.
March 12, 2018 •
Virginia Legislative Session Adjourns
Virginia’s General Assembly adjourned its 2018 regular legislative session Saturday, March 10. During the 60-day session, legislators were unable to pass a state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Gov. Ralph Northam promised to call a special session […]
Virginia’s General Assembly adjourned its 2018 regular legislative session Saturday, March 10.
During the 60-day session, legislators were unable to pass a state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Gov. Ralph Northam promised to call a special session in the next two to three weeks to reconsider the state’s spending plans.
The budget impasse came over Medicaid expansion, and was not a disagreement between parties, but rather between the House and the Senate.
If a budget is not passed by July 1, the state will face a government shutdown.
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