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The New Mexico Legislature adjourned the Second Special Session of the 57th Legislature sine die on November 10. In the one-day session, lawmakers passed a bill appropriating funds for food benefits until mid-January, or until federal SNAP funding is restored if earlier. Judicial security and systems updates were also addressed. This does affect lobbying reporting. The grassroots lobbying report for advertising campaigns will be due on November 25.

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a special session beginning November 10 to extend state-funded food benefits. The special session is expected to last one day. This does affect lobbying reporting. Expenditures of $500 or more made or incurred by a lobbyist or employer during the special session must be reported within 48 hours. The grassroots lobbying report for advertising campaigns will be due 15 days after the end of the session.

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Gov. Josh Stein called for a special session beginning November 17. The session’s purpose is to address the state’s Medicare program and combat rising health care costs. The session will focus on increasing funding the Medicaid Rebase as it remains underfunded. This does affect lobbying reporting. A monthly lobbying report is due December 12 if expenditures were made on legislators or legislative employees during the November reporting period. 

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The Louisiana Legislature adjourned the 2025 First Extraordinary Session sine die on October 29. Lawmakers passed bills concerning the spring 2026 elections, including adjusting the spring primary election date from April 18, 2026 to May 16, 2026 and the spring general election date from May 30, 2026 to June 27, 2026. The adjustment has the potential to give legislators more time prior to the elections to consider any congressional map-related action that might follow a future ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais. Per the new bills, PACs participating in the election of a candidate for major office in the May 16, 2026 election, excluding a candidate for party primary office, will have until November 20 to file a pre-election report complete through November 7.

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Gov. Mike Braun called for state lawmakers to return to Indianapolis for a special session beginning November 3 to consider altering the boundaries of Indiana’s congressional districts and to consider resolving an important issue regarding federal and state tax compliance that must be addressed. Indiana uses federal tax law as the starting point for the Indiana tax return, and the recent changes to federal tax law in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act include provisions that impact Indiana state tax filings. Gov. Braun stated addressing this discrepancy through a special session will provide taxpayers, accountants, and businesses the confidence and clarity ahead of filing season, avoid amended returns and filing delays, and continue the Indiana Department of Revenue’s strong record of fiscal management.

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Gov. Jeff Landry called for the Legislature to convene in extraordinary session beginning on October 23. Lawmakers are being asked to consider bills regarding election dates, deadlines, and plans for the 2026 election cycle. The special session may last up to 22 days, until November 13.

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The Utah Legislature concluded its work in the First Special Session of the 66th Legislature on October 6. Lawmakers approved a congressional map, subject to ongoing litigation, and enacted standards for evaluating redistricting plans for compliance with voter-imposed state law. Other adopted measures concern the method of appointment of the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court, berm management of the Great Salt Lake, and statutory recodification and technical corrections.

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The New Mexico Legislature adjourned the First Special Session of the 57th Legislature sine die on October 2. Lawmakers passed bills addressing SNAP, food banks, and local media funding; health insurance affordability; rural healthcare; criminal competency proceedings; and vaccine availability. This does affect lobbying reporting. The grassroots lobbying report for advertising campaigns is due 15 days after the end of the session on October 17.

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The one-day special session of the Legislature adjourned September 23. Lawmakers passed legislation to fund a 1,500-bed, $650 million replacement for the state penitentiary building that opened its doors prior to statehood. The new men’s prison will be the most expensive capital project ever funded by the state’s taxpayers. Both chambers needed a two-third majority to approve the bill. The bill passed the House 51-18 and the Senate 24-11 before it was signed by Gov. Larry Rhoden later in the evening.

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The Utah Legislature anticipates convening in special session on October 6 to vote on congressional maps being redrawn following recent court orders. The Legislative Redistricting Committee comprised of state senators and representatives has been tasked with publishing proposed maps by September 25. Lawmakers have until October 6 to vote on final maps to submit to the court. Public meetings and a public comment period have also been scheduled.

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The second extraordinary session of the 103rd General Assembly adjourned sine die on September 12. Lawmakers passed a redistricting bill and a joint resolution prohibiting a foreign adversary or foreign national from making any contribution in support of or opposition to a statewide ballot measure. Special Session House Joint Resolution 3 permits the General Assembly to enact reporting requirements relating to foreign support or opposition to ballot measures and provides investigation and enforcement provisions. The resolution is to be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election and will be effective upon voter approval.

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a special session beginning October 1. Legislators are being asked to address various fiscal measures including rural health care funding, health insurance affordability, food assistance, and funding for public broadcasting. The special session may last up to 30 days. This does affect lobbying reporting. Expenditures of $500 or more made or incurred by a lobbyist or employer during the special session must be reported within 48 hours.

The Second Special Session of the 89th Legislature adjourned sine die on September 4. Lawmakers passed House Bill 18, restricting the per person aggregate amount in political contributions that can be accepted by legislators and certain committees during a legislator’s impeding absence from a legislative session. If signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, the law will take effect December 4. The 90th Legislature convenes January 12, 2027.

MISSOURI: Lawmakers began a special session on September 3 to enact legislation establishing updated congressional districts and amending the state’s initiative petition process. Under the Missouri Constitution, lawmakers have 60 days to complete work on items in a special session.

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