January 30, 2020 •
Wisconsin Holds Special Session
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a special session to introduce bills regarding the state’s dairy crisis. Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State address on January 22, called for the Legislature to convene a special session to address […]
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a special session to introduce bills regarding the state’s dairy crisis.
Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State address on January 22, called for the Legislature to convene a special session to address the dairy crisis.
Wisconsin lost 10% of the state’s dairy farms in 2019, breaking the previous year’s record high of 7.25%.
The governor wants the Legislature to act on a package of proposals to assist rural Wisconsin.
January 17, 2020 •
North Carolina Adjourns until Spring without a Resolution to Outstanding Budget Measures
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the regular session until April 28 after meeting for a single day. The Senate attempted but failed to override vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper on teacher pay and the budget. Before adjourning, lawmakers unanimously […]
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the regular session until April 28 after meeting for a single day.
The Senate attempted but failed to override vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper on teacher pay and the budget.
Before adjourning, lawmakers unanimously approved additional funding for the state’s scholarship for children of wartime veterans, which is expected to be signed into law by Cooper.
December 19, 2019 •
Utah Lawmakers Adjourn Special Session, Pass Tax, Health Bills
The Utah Legislature approved a sweeping tax-change bill during the one-day special session on December 12. The bill cuts state income taxes and hikes the sales tax on food, gas, and a list of other services. The tax bill did […]
The Utah Legislature approved a sweeping tax-change bill during the one-day special session on December 12.
The bill cuts state income taxes and hikes the sales tax on food, gas, and a list of other services.
The tax bill did not reach a two-thirds majority in either the House or Senate, subjecting it to challenge by a citizen referendum on December 16.
In order to qualify, the referendum must collect more than 115,869 validated signatures across the state by January 21.
Lawmakers also passed a bill to fund behavioral health services, moving $3.9 million from unused appropriations to provide health treatment.
The behavioral health bill passed with no opposition.
December 18, 2019 •
West Virginia House Adjourns Special Session
The House of Delegates adjourned the Second Extraordinary Session of 2019 on December 16 after reconvening the same day. Before adjourning, the House passed Senate Bill 2001. Senate Bill 2001 extends tax credits for tourism development projects through December 2025.
The House of Delegates adjourned the Second Extraordinary Session of 2019 on December 16 after reconvening the same day.
Before adjourning, the House passed Senate Bill 2001.
Senate Bill 2001 extends tax credits for tourism development projects through December 2025.
December 12, 2019 •
Utah Governor Calls Special Session
Gov. Gary Herbert called a special session of the Utah Legislature for December 12 to consider a massive tax reform plan. The special session comes a day after a divided legislative panel voted to advance a significant tax cut for […]
Gov. Gary Herbert called a special session of the Utah Legislature for December 12 to consider a massive tax reform plan.
The special session comes a day after a divided legislative panel voted to advance a significant tax cut for Utah residents.
In addition to the tax reform, the special session will include discussion of funding for behavioral health programs.
December 12, 2019 •
Connecticut General Assembly to Convene Two Special Sessions
The Connecticut General Assembly is scheduled to convene for a special session on December 18. The special legislative session is to vote on issues regarding a hospital tax settlement and a restaurant workers wage bill. Gov. Ned Lamont and the […]
The Connecticut General Assembly is scheduled to convene for a special session on December 18.
The special legislative session is to vote on issues regarding a hospital tax settlement and a restaurant workers wage bill.
Gov. Ned Lamont and the Legislature also agreed to convene a special session in early January to address a bonding bill and a long-term infrastructure plan.
December 6, 2019 •
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Calls Special Session for Amendment to Cannabis Law
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced a special session for December 18. The special session is to consider an amendment to the Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act. The amendment provides more regulatory controls and enables the generation of tax and fee […]
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced a special session for December 18.
The special session is to consider an amendment to the Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act.
The amendment provides more regulatory controls and enables the generation of tax and fee revenues.
If passed, the amendment would allow for the sale of cannabis products to tourists and create a regulated system to prevent fraud, increase transparency, testing, licensing and penalties.
November 21, 2019 •
West Virginia Special Session Adjourns
While the West Virginia Senate approved three bills during the special legislative session, the House is leaving one measure for the December interim meetings. The Senate adjourned the special session sine die after quickly passing versions of all three bills […]
While the West Virginia Senate approved three bills during the special legislative session, the House is leaving one measure for the December interim meetings.
The Senate adjourned the special session sine die after quickly passing versions of all three bills without substantial debates.
Lawmakers approved legislation to limit DUI expungement procedures to be in compliance with federal regulations.
Additionally, legislation approved limits spending authority for debt service payments for the second and third rounds of the general obligation bonds.
However, the House placed Senate Bill 2001 on second reading, which extends tax credits for tourism development projects through December 2025.
The House adjourned until asked to come back.
November 18, 2019 •
West Virginia Governor Calls for Special Session
Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in special session on Monday, November 18. The session will coincide with regularly scheduled interim committee meetings. The purpose of the special session is to consider […]
Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in special session on Monday, November 18.
The session will coincide with regularly scheduled interim committee meetings.
The purpose of the special session is to consider three bills.
The first bill would amend the West Virginia Tourism Act to extend the availability of the Tourism Development Act Tax Credit Program and authorize the tourism office to participate in reviewing, processing, and approving applications.
The second bill would bring certain DUI expungement procedures into compliance with federal law.
The third bill relates to spending authority for debt service payments on roads to prosperity general obligation bonds for rounds two and three.
Also on the call is legislation to pay for the special session.
Interim meetings are already scheduled for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
October 31, 2019 •
Illinois Lawmakers Convene for Veto Session
Lawmakers are back in Springfield for a six-day abbreviated veto session to address major laws passed earlier this year. The veto session convened October 28 through October 30, and reconvenes from November 12 through November 14. The veto session agenda […]
Lawmakers are back in Springfield for a six-day abbreviated veto session to address major laws passed earlier this year.
The veto session convened October 28 through October 30, and reconvenes from November 12 through November 14.
The veto session agenda includes reviewing video gambling, marijuana, and vaping legislation.
October 31, 2019 •
Wisconsin Calls Special Session on Gun Control
Gov. Tony Evers called for the Legislature to convene in a special session on November 7 to vote on gun control legislation. The bills require universal background checks for all firearm purchases in the state. The legislation would also implement […]
Gov. Tony Evers called for the Legislature to convene in a special session on November 7 to vote on gun control legislation.
The bills require universal background checks for all firearm purchases in the state.
The legislation would also implement red-flag laws requiring people perceived as threats to surrender their firearms.
The impact of a special session may be limited, as lawmakers plan to convene and then immediately adjourn the special session on the same day without voting on the proposals.
September 17, 2019 •
New Hampshire Legislature to Reconvene for Veto Session
The General Court of New Hampshire is set to reconvene this week for a veto session over 55 bills vetoed by Gov. Chris Sununu. The Legislature will discuss bills relating to firearm sales, renewal energy, and campaign finance transparency. Lawmakers […]
The General Court of New Hampshire is set to reconvene this week for a veto session over 55 bills vetoed by Gov. Chris Sununu.
The Legislature will discuss bills relating to firearm sales, renewal energy, and campaign finance transparency.
Lawmakers will review Senate Bill 156 concerning political contributions by limited liability companies.
The bill requires political contributions made by a limited liability company to be allocated to members for the purpose of contribution limits.
The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet for two days on September 18 and 19. The Senate is scheduled for one day on Thursday, September 19.
September 11, 2019 •
Hawaii to Hold Special Session on State Court Nominees
The Hawaii Senate will convene in special session on September 16 to review gubernatorial nominees to the state courts. The gubernatorial nominees up for consideration by the Senate are: Clyde J. Wadsworth to the Intermediate Court of Appeals as associate […]
The Hawaii Senate will convene in special session on September 16 to review gubernatorial nominees to the state courts.
The gubernatorial nominees up for consideration by the Senate are:
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- Clyde J. Wadsworth to the Intermediate Court of Appeals as associate judge for a term of 10 years
- Kevin A.K. Souza to the First Circuit Court for a 10-year term
- Lisa W. Cataldo to the First Circuit Court for a term to expire in 10 years
- Ronald G. Johnson to the First Circuit Court for a 10-year term
- Trish K. Morikawa to the First Circuit Court for a term to expire in 10 years
- John M. Tonaki to the First Circuit Court for a 10-year term
- Jeffrey A. Hawk to the Third District Court for a six-year term
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Hearings on the appointees before the Senate Committee on Judiciary are scheduled to begin on September 10.
September 10, 2019 •
Utah Governor Calls Special Legislative Session
Gov. Gary Herbert called for a special session of the Utah Legislature to convene on September 16. The session will focus on issues related to dispensing medical cannabis, appropriating census funding, and making several other technical adjustments. Legislators will have […]
Gov. Gary Herbert called for a special session of the Utah Legislature to convene on September 16.
The session will focus on issues related to dispensing medical cannabis, appropriating census funding, and making several other technical adjustments.
Legislators will have an opportunity to discuss and receive public comments on the issues, deliberate on matters, and take possible action.
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