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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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The Colorado Legislature adjourned the First Extraordinary Session of the 75th General Assembly sine die on August 26. Lawmakers passed 11 bills including measures addressing the 2025-26 budget shortfall; amending a November ballot issue on universal school meals to also cover SNAP benefit costs; requiring the Governor to present any mid-year spending cuts to the joint budget committee; and resetting the implementation dates of an AI regulation bill from February 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, affording lawmakers more time to consider revisions.

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The Texas Legislature adjourned the First Special Session of the 89th Legislature sine die on August 15. A congressional redistricting map and other bills were passed by the Senate, but no bills advanced through the House on account of a lack of quorum. On Gov. Greg Abbott’s call, a Second Special Session convened the same day. Legislators are being asked to address the same agenda as the First Special Session, including congressional redistricting, flooding preparedness and relief, taxpayer funded lobbying, and other matters, as well as an additional item concerning youth camp safety. The special session may last up to 30 days.

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Gov. Jared Polis called for a special session beginning August 21. Legislators are being asked to address a budget shortfall for 2025-26; Medicaid funding; changes to the school meal program; and concerns about Senate Bill 24-205, an AI regulation effective February 1, 2026. The special session will last until adjourned by joint resolution upon completion of items in the governor’s proclamation. A professional lobbyist must disclose within 72 hours if agreeing to lobby for an existing client in connection with new legislation, standards, rules, or rates during the special session.

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The U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature met in special session on August 1 to consider three bills. After debate, lawmakers voted unfavorably for a bill to establish a special committee to procure self-funded group health and dental insurance for government employees and retirees. Bills concerning legislator pension and leave of absence for government employees seeking elected office were removed from the agenda and assigned to committees for further review. The special session was adjourned upon completion of its business.

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Governor Tina Kotek recently called for the legislature to come back at the end of August for a special session. The session will look to address legislation regarding road maintenance, operations of the Oregon Department of Transportation, and other funding necessary for the state’s transportation needs. The special session will begin on August 29.

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Gov. Larry Rhoden issued an executive order establishing a special legislative session to be held September 23 to pass funding for a new prison facility in Sioux Falls. This is the 12th time lawmakers have been called into special session since 2000.

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