August 20, 2018 •
Virginia Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Districts
Gov. Ralph Northam signed a proclamation calling Virginia lawmakers into a special session on August 30. The purpose of the special session is to redraw districts of the House of Delegates. A U.S. District Court ruled on June 26 that […]
Gov. Ralph Northam signed a proclamation calling Virginia lawmakers into a special session on August 30.
The purpose of the special session is to redraw districts of the House of Delegates.
A U.S. District Court ruled on June 26 that House of Delegates districts were racially gerrymandered to concentrate black voters.
The court ordered new boundaries to be drawn by October 30 for use in next year’s elections.
August 20, 2018 •
Mississippi Announces Special Session
Gov. Phil Bryant announced a special session to convene on August 23. The session will address infrastructure funding for state roads and bridges. Lawmakers have proposed funding infrastructure projects by diverting internet sales taxes, sports betting revenue, and creating a […]
Gov. Phil Bryant announced a special session to convene on August 23.
The session will address infrastructure funding for state roads and bridges.
Lawmakers have proposed funding infrastructure projects by diverting internet sales taxes, sports betting revenue, and creating a state lottery.
August 8, 2018 •
Special Session Called for South Dakota
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has called a special session for September 12. The session will address legislation allowing the state to enforce remote sellers to collect and remit sales tax. In addition to calling the session, Daugaard will be appointing three […]
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has called a special session for September 12.
The session will address legislation allowing the state to enforce remote sellers to collect and remit sales tax.
In addition to calling the session, Daugaard will be appointing three people to fill vacancies in the Legislature to ensure the districts are fully represented during the special session.
July 25, 2018 •
Nebraska Committee Decides Special Session Not Required for Tax Rates
The Legislature’s Tax Rate Review Committee decided no special session is needed to change the income and sales tax rates. The committee noted the state’s revenue growth for the fiscal year that ended June 30 was higher than projected, but […]
The Legislature’s Tax Rate Review Committee decided no special session is needed to change the income and sales tax rates.
The committee noted the state’s revenue growth for the fiscal year that ended June 30 was higher than projected, but sales tax revenue is lower than projected forecasts.
The committee is looking into the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to collect sales taxes from online purchases and to determine if legislation is required.
July 24, 2018 •
North Carolina Lawmakers Convene Special Session
North Carolina lawmakers began a special session today after leadership in the General Assembly hastily announced it yesterday afternoon. The official proclamation states the purpose of the session is “to consider bills concerning any matters the General Assembly wishes to […]
North Carolina lawmakers began a special session today after leadership in the General Assembly hastily announced it yesterday afternoon.
The official proclamation states the purpose of the session is “to consider bills concerning any matters the General Assembly wishes to consider.”
It is anticipated Republican lawmakers will use this special session to pass bills that will impact how six constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature appear on the ballot.
July 20, 2018 •
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July 20, 2018 •
Utah State Legislature Adjourns Special Session
The Utah State Legislature adjourned sine die its special session on Wednesday, July 18. Nine bills were passed, most notably a compromise between the Legislature and Salt Lake City Council on the controversial Utah Inland Port Authority project. Senate Bill […]
The Utah State Legislature adjourned sine die its special session on Wednesday, July 18.
Nine bills were passed, most notably a compromise between the Legislature and Salt Lake City Council on the controversial Utah Inland Port Authority project.
Senate Bill 2001 also passed, which requires businesses to collect online sales tax revenue for the state.
However, most of the expected revenue was earmarked earlier this year for tax breaks for manufacturers in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on online sales tax collection.
July 16, 2018 •
Utah Governor Announces Special Session
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced a special session to begin Wednesday, July 18, 2018, to address more than 10 bills. A compromise was reached between the governor, state legislative leaders, and members of the Salt Lake City Council on Senate […]
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced a special session to begin Wednesday, July 18, 2018, to address more than 10 bills.
A compromise was reached between the governor, state legislative leaders, and members of the Salt Lake City Council on Senate Bill 234, which implements a planned massive shipping hub in Salt Lake City.
Gov. Herbert also said the Legislature will take a look at the state sales tax policy in response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the collection of online sales tax revenue.
July 16, 2018 •
Montana Lawmakers Reject Special Session
Montana legislative leaders failed to persuade a majority of lawmakers to hold a special session this week to address two ballot initiatives. Some lawmakers expressed concern with the initiatives, which address mine cleanup plans and raising the state’s tobacco tax […]
Montana legislative leaders failed to persuade a majority of lawmakers to hold a special session this week to address two ballot initiatives.
Some lawmakers expressed concern with the initiatives, which address mine cleanup plans and raising the state’s tobacco tax to extend Montana’s Medicaid expansion program beyond 2019, and they want to offer voters alternatives.
76 votes were needed in order to hold the special session, but only 45 lawmakers voted in favor, while 71 opposed the proposed session.
July 16, 2018 •
Hawaii Senate Confirms Judicial Nominees
The 29th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its first special session on Tuesday, July 10. Lawmakers convened the two-day session to confirm Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald’s judicial nominations for various district courts. The Senate confirmed Kenneth J. Shimozono, Mahilani E.K. Hiatt, […]
The 29th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its first special session on Tuesday, July 10.
Lawmakers convened the two-day session to confirm Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald’s judicial nominations for various district courts.
The Senate confirmed Kenneth J. Shimozono, Mahilani E.K. Hiatt, and Wendy M. Deweese for six-year terms on the District Family Court of the First Circuit.
Kristine Y. Yoo was confirmed to a six-year term on the District Court of the First Circuit.
July 11, 2018 •
New Hampshire Lawmakers Called into Special Session
The New Hampshire Legislature will convene a special session on July 25, 2018, to address the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the collection of tax for online sales. Prior to the ruling, businesses only needed to collect and remit […]
The New Hampshire Legislature will convene a special session on July 25, 2018, to address the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the collection of tax for online sales.
Prior to the ruling, businesses only needed to collect and remit sales tax if they had a “physical presence” in the state.
The aim of the special session is to get lawmakers to pass a bill that will protect New Hampshire businesses from having to collect and remit sales taxes imposed by other states.
July 5, 2018 •
Puerto Rico Convenes Extraordinary Session
Puerto Rico’s Legislature was called into an extraordinary session July 3, 2018, to reconsider labor protections. Ricardo Rosselló and the fiscal oversight board are pushing for the repeal of the law to make Puerto Rico more attractive to outside investors. […]
Puerto Rico’s Legislature was called into an extraordinary session July 3, 2018, to reconsider labor protections.
Ricardo Rosselló and the fiscal oversight board are pushing for the repeal of the law to make Puerto Rico more attractive to outside investors.
The session is scheduled to adjourn on July 22, 2018.
July 2, 2018 •
Montana Legislators to Hold Vote to Have Special Session
Ballots are being sent to Montana lawmakers to see if they would like to hold a special session this month to address concerns over ballot initiatives addressing mine regulations and tobacco taxes to extend the state’s Medicaid expansion program. Some […]
Ballots are being sent to Montana lawmakers to see if they would like to hold a special session this month to address concerns over ballot initiatives addressing mine regulations and tobacco taxes to extend the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
Some lawmakers have expressed concerns about the measures and would like to offer competing initiatives to give voters alternative policy choices.
The ballots are due July 15, and if the majority of lawmakers vote in favor, the special session would begin the following day.
July 2, 2018 •
Vermont Special Session Adjourns Sine Die
The Vermont special session adjourned sine die on June 29. Gov. Phil Scott called the special session after vowing to veto the budget bill passed last month to prevent tax rate increases. On Monday, Scott announced his intention to let […]
The Vermont special session adjourned sine die on June 29.
Gov. Phil Scott called the special session after vowing to veto the budget bill passed last month to prevent tax rate increases.
On Monday, Scott announced his intention to let the third version of the budget bill become law without his signature to prevent a government shutdown on July 1.
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