June 15, 2015 •
Minnesota Holds One-Day Special Session
The Legislature adjourned a one-day special session after meeting for more than 15 hours on Friday, June 12, 2015. After taking several votes to pass the environment and agriculture bill, lawmakers completed the nearly $42 billion budget Gov. Mark Dayton […]
The Legislature adjourned a one-day special session after meeting for more than 15 hours on Friday, June 12, 2015.
After taking several votes to pass the environment and agriculture bill, lawmakers completed the nearly $42 billion budget Gov. Mark Dayton has pledged to sign.
Photo of the Minnesota State Capitol by Jonathunder on Wikimedia Commons.
June 15, 2015 •
Marathon Session in Kansas Comes to an End
The Kansas Legislature adjourned Friday, June 12, 2015. The 113-day session was the longest in state history after lawmakers struggled to fix a deficit in the budget. A typical session only lasts 90 days and each additional day costs taxpayers […]
The Kansas Legislature adjourned Friday, June 12, 2015.
The 113-day session was the longest in state history after lawmakers struggled to fix a deficit in the budget.
A typical session only lasts 90 days and each additional day costs taxpayers an estimated $40,000.
June 12, 2015 •
Alaska State Legislature Passes Budget and Adjourns Special Session
The Alaska State Legislature adjourned its second special session on Thursday, June 11, 2015. It took both houses nearly two months to reach an agreement on budget terms, pushing negotiations to within three weeks of a potential government shutdown set […]
The Alaska State Legislature adjourned its second special session on Thursday, June 11, 2015.
It took both houses nearly two months to reach an agreement on budget terms, pushing negotiations to within three weeks of a potential government shutdown set to start July 1.
The $5 billion budget preserves scheduled pay raises for public employees while reducing state agency spending by $400 million to help close the deficit.
June 12, 2015 •
Louisiana Legislature Adjourns
The 2015 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature adjourned sine die on June 11, 2015. Upon transmittal of a bill, Gov. Bobby Jindal will have 20 days to sign or veto the legislation. Photo of the Louisiana State Capitol by […]
The 2015 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature adjourned sine die on June 11, 2015.
Upon transmittal of a bill, Gov. Bobby Jindal will have 20 days to sign or veto the legislation.
Photo of the Louisiana State Capitol by Bluepoint951 on Wikimedia Commons.
June 11, 2015 •
Colorado Secretary of State Adopts Campaign Finance Rule Amendments
On June 10, the Colorado Secretary of State posted notice of the permanent adoption of amendments to campaign finance rules. The rules concerning campaign and political finance have been recodified to improve the administration and enforcement of state campaign finance […]
On June 10, the Colorado Secretary of State posted notice of the permanent adoption of amendments to campaign finance rules. The rules concerning campaign and political finance have been recodified to improve the administration and enforcement of state campaign finance law.
Specifically, the rule revisions clarify and simplify the rules, remove language duplicative of statute, and ensure consistency with department rulemaking standards. The rules were considered at a rulemaking hearing on May 21. All amendments will become effective 20 days after they are published in the Colorado Register.
June 9, 2015 •
New Mexico Legislature Adjourns One-Day Special Session
The New Mexico Legislature ended a one-day special session yesterday, June 8, 2015. It took lawmakers just four hours to resolve issues with a $295 million public works funding bill. The next regular session of the legislature is scheduled to […]
The New Mexico Legislature ended a one-day special session yesterday, June 8, 2015.
It took lawmakers just four hours to resolve issues with a $295 million public works funding bill.
The next regular session of the legislature is scheduled to convene in January, typically on the third Tuesday of the month.
Photo of the New Mexico State Capitol by Urban on Wikimedia Commons.
June 8, 2015 •
Iowa Legislature Adjourns
The Iowa Legislature adjourned on Friday, June 5, 2015, after the Senate approved a state budget of $7.3 billion, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015. Gov. Terry Branstad now has 30 days to approve or reject the […]
The Iowa Legislature adjourned on Friday, June 5, 2015, after the Senate approved a state budget of $7.3 billion, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015.
Gov. Terry Branstad now has 30 days to approve or reject the budget.
Photo of the Iowa State Capitol by Carol M. Highsmith on Wikimedia Commons.
June 8, 2015 •
New Mexico Governor Calls Special Session
Gov. Susana Martinez has called for a special session to begin today, June 8, 2015. Lawmakers will reconvene to continue work on a public works package they were unsuccessful in passing during the regular legislative session. Senate Majority Leader Michael […]
Gov. Susana Martinez has called for a special session to begin today, June 8, 2015.
Lawmakers will reconvene to continue work on a public works package they were unsuccessful in passing during the regular legislative session.
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez is hopeful the session will only last one day.
June 5, 2015 •
New Mexico Governor to Call Special Session
Gov. Susana Martinez and leaders of the House and Senate have agreed to a special session. The session will focus on three pieces of legislation, including funding for state highways, senior centers, and higher education. The governor will officially announce […]
Gov. Susana Martinez and leaders of the House and Senate have agreed to a special session.
The session will focus on three pieces of legislation, including funding for state highways, senior centers, and higher education.
The governor will officially announce the special session soon, but the expected start date is June 8, 2015.
June 5, 2015 •
South Carolina General Assembly Adjourns Regular Session with Special Session to Begin June 16
The first regular session of the 121st South Carolina General Assembly adjourned Thursday, June 4, without reaching an agreement on a budget for the state’s next fiscal year. The legislature will return to Columbia for a three-day special session starting […]
The first regular session of the 121st South Carolina General Assembly adjourned Thursday, June 4, without reaching an agreement on a budget for the state’s next fiscal year.
The legislature will return to Columbia for a three-day special session starting June 16.
It is also expected to return later in June for a second special session to deal with vetoes and to determine how to use more than $300 million in state surplus funds.
June 5, 2015 •
Alabama Legislature Adjourns
The Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday, June 4, 2015. However, Gov. Robert Bentley is likely to call a special session because there is no state budget in place for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015. The state Senate […]
The Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday, June 4, 2015. However, Gov. Robert Bentley is likely to call a special session because there is no state budget in place for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015.
The state Senate approved a budget but Bentley termed the Senate’s plan ‘unworkable’ and thus vetoed it. The House overrode the veto, but the Senate had adjourned for the summer before an override vote could be taken.
June 4, 2015 •
Connecticut Legislature Adjourns; Special Session Likely
The General Assembly adjourned sine die on June 3, 2015, shortly before its midnight deadline. Both chambers voted to return for a special session, however, to finish work on bills related to the budget. A date for the special session […]
The General Assembly adjourned sine die on June 3, 2015, shortly before its midnight deadline.
Both chambers voted to return for a special session, however, to finish work on bills related to the budget.
A date for the special session has not yet been set.
June 3, 2015 •
Illinois Legislature to Remain in Continuous Session After Failure to Pass Budget
The 99th Illinois General Assembly adjourned its spring session on May 31, 2015. Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 85 and upon the call of the Speaker and Senate President, both chambers will remain in continuous session after failing to reach […]
The 99th Illinois General Assembly adjourned its spring session on May 31, 2015. Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 85 and upon the call of the Speaker and Senate President, both chambers will remain in continuous session after failing to reach a conclusion on a balanced budget by Sunday’s scheduled adjournment deadline.
The House stands adjourned until Thursday, June 4; the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, June 9. Legislators must work quickly to agree on a balanced budget before the new fiscal year begins on July 1.
June 2, 2015 •
Nevada Legislature Adjourned Sine Die
The 2015 78th Regular Session of the Nevada Legislature adjourned sine die on June 1, 2015. Once the governor receives any remaining bills passed by the Legislature, he has 10 days to veto or sign the legislation. Photo of the […]
The 2015 78th Regular Session of the Nevada Legislature adjourned sine die on June 1, 2015. Once the governor receives any remaining bills passed by the Legislature, he has 10 days to veto or sign the legislation.
Photo of the Nevada Legislative Building by Ryan Jerz on Wikimedia Commons.
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