October 25, 2018 •
Georgia Governor Announces Special Session
Gov. Nathan Deal announced a special session for November 13 regarding the costs associated with Hurricane Michael. The hurricane lead to deaths and destruction of property in southwest Georgia last month. The governor’s office expects the recovery costs to be […]
Gov. Nathan Deal announced a special session for November 13 regarding the costs associated with Hurricane Michael.
The hurricane lead to deaths and destruction of property in southwest Georgia last month.
The governor’s office expects the recovery costs to be more than $100 million.
The legislature will also vote on an executive order passed by Gov. Deal last July suspending the collection of sales tax on jet fuel.
October 22, 2018 •
North Carolina Special Session Adjourns
On October 15, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned a special session after passing the Hurricane Florence Emergency Response Act to establish a fund to provide relief and assistance from the effects of Hurricane Florence. The Act also granted funds […]
On October 15, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned a special session after passing the Hurricane Florence Emergency Response Act to establish a fund to provide relief and assistance from the effects of Hurricane Florence.
The Act also granted funds to the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement to educate the public about voting in the November 2018 election, specifically in counties designated under the disaster declaration by the president.
An October 16 ruling by the Wake County Superior Court found the legislative provisions creating the Bipartisan Board unconstitutional. The court, however, stayed the injunction concerning the activity of the Bipartisan Board until after the November election.
October 22, 2018 •
Special Sessions Scheduled for U.S. Virgin Islands
Lawmakers scheduled a special session for Wednesday, October 24. The special session is regarding an initiative seeking to split the territory into five districts on the November ballot. The Legislature must either accept, reject, or propose an alternative by October […]
Lawmakers scheduled a special session for Wednesday, October 24. The special session is regarding an initiative seeking to split the territory into five districts on the November ballot.
The Legislature must either accept, reject, or propose an alternative by October 31 for the measure to be included in the general election or a special election must be held within 90 days.
Gov. Kenneth Mapp also called a special session for Friday, October 26 to consider a proposal for free college tuition.
The proposal would provide $3 million from the Internal Revenue Matching Fund and pay tuition for students at the University of the Virgin Islands starting the fall of 2019.
October 11, 2018 •
Utah to Hold Special Session Following November Elections
Last week, Gov. Gary Herbert promised to call a special session of the legislature to address medical marijuana after the November election. In the election, Utah will vote on Proposition 2, an initiative to allow patients with certain medical conditions […]
Last week, Gov. Gary Herbert promised to call a special session of the legislature to address medical marijuana after the November election.
In the election, Utah will vote on Proposition 2, an initiative to allow patients with certain medical conditions to purchase medical marijuana.
No matter what voters decide in November, Utah lawmakers have proposed and agreed on an alternate medical marijuana plan.
No date for the session has been announced.
October 8, 2018 •
VA Lawmakers Cancel Redistricting Session
Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates have canceled a redistricting session scheduled for October 21. Gov. Ralph Northam has previously stated his intentions to veto the current redistricting proposal, House Bill 7003, if the bill reaches his desk. Without […]
Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates have canceled a redistricting session scheduled for October 21.
Gov. Ralph Northam has previously stated his intentions to veto the current redistricting proposal, House Bill 7003, if the bill reaches his desk.
Without a legislative solution, the redistricting of House districts will be handled by a court appointed independent party.
October 4, 2018 •
Wisconsin Legislature to Hold Extraordinary Session
The Wisconsin Legislature plans to call an extraordinary session to allow the Senate to consider a bill authorizing $100 million in tax incentives to prevent paper giant Kimberly-Clark from shutting down. If passed, Assembly Bill 963 would authorize Kimberly-Clark to […]
The Wisconsin Legislature plans to call an extraordinary session to allow the Senate to consider a bill authorizing $100 million in tax incentives to prevent paper giant Kimberly-Clark from shutting down.
If passed, Assembly Bill 963 would authorize Kimberly-Clark to claim as income and franchise tax credits a percentage of the business’s eligible payroll for full-time employees.
Gov. Scott Walker said he is fighting to keep hundreds of jobs in Wisconsin. The extraordinary session will be held on Monday, November 12.
September 24, 2018 •
North Carolina to Hold Special Session for Hurricane Recovery
This week, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a call for a special session of the state’s legislature to address damage done by Hurricane Florence. Gov. Cooper intends to call lawmakers back to work on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, to […]
This week, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a call for a special session of the state’s legislature to address damage done by Hurricane Florence.
Gov. Cooper intends to call lawmakers back to work on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, to get state funding approved for recovery efforts.
An official proclamation for the special session has not yet been issued but it is expected in coming weeks.
This will be the third special session called to address hurricane damage in the state’s history.
September 18, 2018 •
South Dakota Holds Special Session
The South Dakota Legislature held a one-day special session on September 12 addressing online sales tax measures. The initial law to collect sales tax from online retailers was passed in 2016, but it was challenged and taken all the way […]
The South Dakota Legislature held a one-day special session on September 12 addressing online sales tax measures.
The initial law to collect sales tax from online retailers was passed in 2016, but it was challenged and taken all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
This special session was to set an effective date for the law to go into effect.
September 18, 2018 •
Missouri Special Session Adjourns
The Missouri Legislature adjourned on September 14 after finalizing two bills that were vetoed by Gov. Mike Parson in July. The first bill expands the definition of treatment courts as a substitute for imprisonment, and the second creates an online-based […]
The Missouri Legislature adjourned on September 14 after finalizing two bills that were vetoed by Gov. Mike Parson in July.
The first bill expands the definition of treatment courts as a substitute for imprisonment, and the second creates an online-based STEM program for public schools.
The Legislature will convene for the 2019 session on January 9.
September 14, 2018 •
Maine Special Session Adjourns
The Maine Legislature adjourned without day on September 13, 2018. The special session, called to finish business from the regular session regarding Medicaid expansion and minimum wage increases, began on June 19. During the final day, Gov. Paul LePage threatened […]
The Maine Legislature adjourned without day on September 13, 2018.
The special session, called to finish business from the regular session regarding Medicaid expansion and minimum wage increases, began on June 19.
During the final day, Gov. Paul LePage threatened to call the Legislature into another special session if they did not pass a bill aimed at protecting elderly Mainers from foreclosure.
In turn, legislators passed a version of the bill on Thursday evening.
September 4, 2018 •
Special Session Set for Missouri
Gov. Michael Parson has called a special session to begin on September 10, 2018. The special session will focus on an education initiative and expanding treatment courts in Missouri. The special session will run concurrently with the veto session, set […]
Gov. Michael Parson has called a special session to begin on September 10, 2018.
The special session will focus on an education initiative and expanding treatment courts in Missouri.
The special session will run concurrently with the veto session, set to begin on September 12.
August 30, 2018 •
Mississippi Special Session Adjourns
The Mississippi special session adjourned on August 29. Lawmakers passed House Bill 1 to address infrastructure projects to repair, reconstruct, and provide maintenance to the state’s roads and bridges. During the special session, lawmakers also passed bills related to the […]
The Mississippi special session adjourned on August 29.
Lawmakers passed House Bill 1 to address infrastructure projects to repair, reconstruct, and provide maintenance to the state’s roads and bridges.
During the special session, lawmakers also passed bills related to the creation of a state lottery and the deposit of funds from the BP oil spill settlement.
August 24, 2018 •
North Carolina Begins Second Special Session
The North Carolina General Assembly was called into special session yesterday to begin today, August 24, in order rewrite ballot amendment language to shift appointment powers from the governor to the Legislature. Speaker Tim Moore said legislators plan to make […]
The North Carolina General Assembly was called into special session yesterday to begin today, August 24, in order rewrite ballot amendment language to shift appointment powers from the governor to the Legislature.
Speaker Tim Moore said legislators plan to make revisions “because the proposals provide a popular bipartisan balance in our state government that will benefit the people of North Carolina.”
This is the second special session this summer to address the ballot language.
August 23, 2018 •
North Carolina Legislators Mull Special Session
Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina are considering coming back to Raleigh to rewrite two ballot questions because a court blocked them from being voted on in November. Gov. Roy Cooper and the NAACP took issue with the ballot language, […]
Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina are considering coming back to Raleigh to rewrite two ballot questions because a court blocked them from being voted on in November.
Gov. Roy Cooper and the NAACP took issue with the ballot language, and the court ruled in their favor, agreeing the language was unclear.
Legislative leaders, among others in the case, have filed appeals motions.
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