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.
June 26, 2018 •
West Virginia Governor Calls Special Session to Begin Impeachment for Indicted Justice
Gov. Jim Justice called a special session for June 26, 2018. Lawmakers will convene to consider impeachment proceedings for state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. A federal grand jury indicted Justice Loughry on charges including fraud, making false statements to […]
Gov. Jim Justice called a special session for June 26, 2018.
Lawmakers will convene to consider impeachment proceedings for state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry.
A federal grand jury indicted Justice Loughry on charges including fraud, making false statements to investigators, and witness tampering.
Pictured: State Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry
June 19, 2018 •
Special Session Called for Maine
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of the Maine Legislature called a special session for June 19 and expected to last multiple days. Legislators want to finish business from the regular session regarding Medicaid expansion and […]
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of the Maine Legislature called a special session for June 19 and expected to last multiple days.
Legislators want to finish business from the regular session regarding Medicaid expansion and minimum wage increases.
Lobbyists who have filed non-session waivers and plan on lobbying during the special session must file a monthly activity report, next due on July 15, 2018.
June 15, 2018 •
Louisiana to Convene Third Special Session
The Louisiana Legislature will convene its third special session of the year on Monday, June 18, 2018. Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a call for the session on the same day he signed the skeleton operating budget passed by the […]
The Louisiana Legislature will convene its third special session of the year on Monday, June 18, 2018.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a call for the session on the same day he signed the skeleton operating budget passed by the legislature in the last special session.
Lawmakers will aim to pass legislation regarding state sales and use tax to raise money to fund state services taking deep cuts in the current budget.
Gov. Edwards and legislators have been meeting in the interim hoping to reach an effective solution before the deadline for adjournment.
The special session must adjourn no later than June 27, 2018.
June 15, 2018 •
Potential Special Session on the Horizon for Maine
The Maine Legislature is polling members to decide if they should return for a special session. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House may call a special session if they have the consent of the majority […]
The Maine Legislature is polling members to decide if they should return for a special session.
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House may call a special session if they have the consent of the majority of members.
Legislators want to finish business from the regular session regarding Medicaid expansion and minimum wage increases.
If agreed upon, the special session will likely be called for June 19.
May 23, 2018 •
Vermont Lawmakers Reconvene for Special Session
Lawmakers reconvene today in Montpelier for a special session called by Gov. Phil Scott. The focus of the special session will be on the state budget and property tax bills passed by the General Assembly during the regular session. Gov. […]
Lawmakers reconvene today in Montpelier for a special session called by Gov. Phil Scott.
The focus of the special session will be on the state budget and property tax bills passed by the General Assembly during the regular session.
Gov. Scott has signaled to the Legislature his plan to veto both bills in their present form.
May 23, 2018 •
West Virginia Legislature Adjourns Special Legislative Session
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned a two-day special legislative session on May 21, 2018. Lawmakers passed eight bills, including a bill creating the Department of Arts, Culture, and History. Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill in March eliminating the Department […]
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned a two-day special legislative session on May 21, 2018.
Lawmakers passed eight bills, including a bill creating the Department of Arts, Culture, and History.
Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill in March eliminating the Department of Education and the Arts.
Under the new bill, the commissioner of culture and history will become the curator of arts, culture, and history and report directly to the governor.
May 22, 2018 •
Oregon Legislature Adjourns One-day Special Session
The Oregon Legislature adjourned a one-day special session on May 21, 2018. The special session was called by Gov. Kate Brown to address tax breaks for small businesses. The tax plan passed 51-8 in the House and 18-12 in the […]
The Oregon Legislature adjourned a one-day special session on May 21, 2018.
The special session was called by Gov. Kate Brown to address tax breaks for small businesses. The tax plan passed 51-8 in the House and 18-12 in the Senate.
Both votes included Democrats who broke from their party to vote against the measure.
May 21, 2018 •
West Virginia Governor Calls for Special Legislative Session
On May 18, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice issued a call for the West Virginia Legislature to meet in special session beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The special session will be held during the Legislature’s regularly […]
On May 18, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice issued a call for the West Virginia Legislature to meet in special session beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
The special session will be held during the Legislature’s regularly scheduled interim meetings that also began Sunday. The governor’s call included eight bills for the Legislature to address.
Several are meant to clarify some pieces of recently-passed legislation while others are supplemental appropriations.
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