May 23, 2016 •
Minnesota Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Legislature adjourned sine die at midnight after a long day on Sunday, May 23. Prior to adjournment, $260 million of a $900 million budget surplus was allotted to tax credits and cuts for parents, farmers, businesses, and college students. […]
The Legislature adjourned sine die at midnight after a long day on Sunday, May 23.
Prior to adjournment, $260 million of a $900 million budget surplus was allotted to tax credits and cuts for parents, farmers, businesses, and college students. Lawmakers also passed extra spending measures for broadband internet infrastructure development and a statewide voluntary preschool program. Despite several last minute efforts, the Legislature could not come to agreement on a bonding bill to fund construction and transportation projects prior to the end of the session.
A special session could be called soon to address the bonding bill.
May 20, 2016 •
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Adjourned
On May 19, the fifth session of the 40th parliament of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia adjourned. The Local Elections Campaign Financing (Election Expenses) Amendment Act, 2016, also received royal assent on May 19. Member Bills 213, 219, and […]
On May 19, the fifth session of the 40th parliament of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia adjourned. The Local Elections Campaign Financing (Election Expenses) Amendment Act, 2016, also received royal assent on May 19. Member Bills 213, 219, and 229, which also dealt with campaign finance, did not progress pass the first reading stage.
The Legislature is scheduled to convene again this year on October 3.
May 19, 2016 •
Utah Special Session Adjourns
On May 18, the 2016 second special session of the 61st Utah Legislature adjourned sine die. The one-day special session restored funding to various educational programs throughout the state. The funding had been vetoed by Gov. Gary Herbert earlier this […]
On May 18, the 2016 second special session of the 61st Utah Legislature adjourned sine die.
The one-day special session restored funding to various educational programs throughout the state. The funding had been vetoed by Gov. Gary Herbert earlier this year.
May 19, 2016 •
Special Session Called in Alaska
On May 18, the Alaska Legislature hit the constitutional limit on session length of 121 days in session without reaching a budget deal. Gov. Bill Walker immediately called a special session scheduled to begin May 23. In addition to the […]
On May 18, the Alaska Legislature hit the constitutional limit on session length of 121 days in session without reaching a budget deal. Gov. Bill Walker immediately called a special session scheduled to begin May 23.
In addition to the budget, the issue of oil and gas tax credits will also be addressed in the special session.
May 16, 2016 •
Missouri Legislature Adjourns
The 98th General Assembly adjourned Friday, May 13. Although ethics reform was a top priority this session, lawmakers fell short of passing bills creating political contribution limits or prohibiting lobbyist gifts. The Legislature did approve a 6-month waiting period for […]
The 98th General Assembly adjourned Friday, May 13.
Although ethics reform was a top priority this session, lawmakers fell short of passing bills creating political contribution limits or prohibiting lobbyist gifts. The Legislature did approve a 6-month waiting period for public officials seeking to become lobbyists as well as prohibit legislators from serving as paid political consultants.
Both houses stand adjourned until Wednesday, May 25. They will convene for a technical session and then adjourn sine die on May 30 pursuant to constitutional mandate.
May 12, 2016 •
Colorado General Assembly Adjourns
The second regular session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly adjourned on Wednesday, May 11. An expansion of state liquor laws and a bill allowing out-of-state investors to own marijuana shops were some of the measures approved just prior to […]
The second regular session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly adjourned on Wednesday, May 11.
An expansion of state liquor laws and a bill allowing out-of-state investors to own marijuana shops were some of the measures approved just prior to adjournment.
The first regular session of the 71st General Assembly will convene on January 11, 2017.
May 11, 2016 •
California Legislature to Begin Budget Work
California Gov. Jerry Brown will release his revised 2016-17 budget proposal on Friday, May 13, 2016. The release of the revised budget triggers a ban on contributions to members of the Senate from the date the proposed revised budget is […]
California Gov. Jerry Brown will release his revised 2016-17 budget proposal on Friday, May 13, 2016.
The release of the revised budget triggers a ban on contributions to members of the Senate from the date the proposed revised budget is released until the date of enactment of a budget bill for the 2016-17 fiscal year.
The constitutional deadline for the Legislature to pass a budget bill is June 15th.
May 10, 2016 •
Special Session Called in West Virginia
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced a special legislative session set to begin Monday, May 16. The session is needed to enact the 2016-2017 budget. The regular session adjourned March 15 without passing a budget bill. The state faces […]
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced a special legislative session set to begin Monday, May 16. The session is needed to enact the 2016-2017 budget.
The regular session adjourned March 15 without passing a budget bill. The state faces a potential government shutdown if a budget is not approved before July 1.
May 9, 2016 •
Vermont General Assembly Adjourns 2016 Session
The General Assembly has completed its business for the year and adjourned the 2016 legislative session on Friday, May 6, 2016, a day ahead of schedule. By joint resolution of the House and Senate, lawmakers will reconvene on June 9 […]
The General Assembly has completed its business for the year and adjourned the 2016 legislative session on Friday, May 6, 2016, a day ahead of schedule.
By joint resolution of the House and Senate, lawmakers will reconvene on June 9 if Gov. Shumlin vetoes any bill, otherwise the legislature will be adjourned sine die.
The session’s conclusion marks the end of an era as Gov. Shumlin, Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell, and House Speaker Shap Smith will not be returning next year.
May 9, 2016 •
Arizona Legislature Adjourns Regular Session
On May 7, the Arizona Legislature adjourned its 52nd, Second regular session sine die at 5:45 a.m. The governor has 10 days once the Legislature has adjourned to sign a bill into law, veto a bill, or do nothing and […]
On May 7, the Arizona Legislature adjourned its 52nd, Second regular session sine die at 5:45 a.m. The governor has 10 days once the Legislature has adjourned to sign a bill into law, veto a bill, or do nothing and allow it to become law without his or her signature. The governor does not have a pocket veto. The Legislature can override a governor’s veto with a vote of two-thirds of its members.
May 6, 2016 •
Arkansas Schedules Special Session to Follow 2016 Fiscal Session
The Legislature finished the fiscal session on May 5, 2016, with the formal sine die adjournment scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2016. Legislators will return on May 19 for a special legislative session to address Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s highway funding […]
The Legislature finished the fiscal session on May 5, 2016, with the formal sine die adjournment scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2016.
Legislators will return on May 19 for a special legislative session to address Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s highway funding plan.
May 6, 2016 •
Hawaii Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its regular session sine die on May 5, 2016. Among other things, lawmakers approved funding for air-conditioning in public schools, appropriated money for statewide homeless programs, increased funds for preschool programs to provide families […]
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its regular session sine die on May 5, 2016.
Among other things, lawmakers approved funding for air-conditioning in public schools, appropriated money for statewide homeless programs, increased funds for preschool programs to provide families with opportunities for school readiness, and focused on growing jobs and the state economy.
May 5, 2016 •
Alabama Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Legislature adjourned sine die late Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Lawmakers started the impeachment process of Gov. Robert Bentley and passed an education budget. The general fund added $15 million to Medicaid, but left an $85 million deficit. Bentley is […]
The Legislature adjourned sine die late Wednesday, May 4, 2016.
Lawmakers started the impeachment process of Gov. Robert Bentley and passed an education budget. The general fund added $15 million to Medicaid, but left an $85 million deficit. Bentley is expected to call for a special session to address the deficit.
May 5, 2016 •
Connecticut Legislature Adjourns; Special Session Coming Next Week
The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned its regular session yesterday, May 4, 2016, without reaching a deal on the state budget. As time ran out on the session, constitutionally mandated to end at midnight, Democratic leaders postponed a vote on the […]
The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned its regular session yesterday, May 4, 2016, without reaching a deal on the state budget.
As time ran out on the session, constitutionally mandated to end at midnight, Democratic leaders postponed a vote on the budget and will return next week for a special session. The Senate announced the special session will begin on May 12.
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