September 14, 2021 •
Massachusetts Special Election Scheduled
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Massachusetts State officials scheduled a special election for January 11, 2022 to fill the state Senate seat in the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District. The seat became vacant when Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to accept the CEO position with the […]
Massachusetts State officials scheduled a special election for January 11, 2022 to fill the state Senate seat in the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District.
The seat became vacant when Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to accept the CEO position with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.
A primary will be held on December 14.
September 14, 2021 •
California Legislature Adjourns
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The California Legislature adjourned late last week, just in time for today’s recall election of Gov. Newsom. The trifecta government passed close to 900 bills this year as Democratic lawmakers utilized a budget surplus to enact many progressive policies such […]
The California Legislature adjourned late last week, just in time for today’s recall election of Gov. Newsom.
The trifecta government passed close to 900 bills this year as Democratic lawmakers utilized a budget surplus to enact many progressive policies such as police reform, health care for undocumented immigrants, and climate change.
Assembly bills 319 and 1367 are on Newsom’s desk awaiting signature.
AB 319 prevents a foreign government or principal from making a contribution or expenditure to a candidate for state or local office.
While AB 1367, raises the penalty for a person who uses campaign funds that results in an egregious personal benefit to an amount up to three times the amount of the unlawful expenditure.
September 13, 2021 •
Maine Ethics Commission Offers Training on New Campaign Finance Laws
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The Maine Ethics Commission announced it would hold a three-hour course covering recent changes to the law governing the registration and reporting requirements for political committees. The course will take place on October 18, both in-person and over Zoom, from […]
The Maine Ethics Commission announced it would hold a three-hour course covering recent changes to the law governing the registration and reporting requirements for political committees.
The course will take place on October 18, both in-person and over Zoom, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Registration for the course is available online and a recording of the training will be available on the commission’s YouTube channel.
September 13, 2021 •
Wyoming Running Closer to Runoff Elections
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Wyoming lawmakers have advanced a proposal to switch the state’s elections to a runoff system, after rejecting a similar proposal three months ago. Runoff election systems are favored in states in which a political party holds a strong majority. Wyoming, […]
Wyoming lawmakers have advanced a proposal to switch the state’s elections to a runoff system, after rejecting a similar proposal three months ago.
Runoff election systems are favored in states in which a political party holds a strong majority.
Wyoming, a republican stronghold, has seen a divide grow between main party republicans and more conservative candidates.
As the more conservative side of the party grows, the fear of vote splitting during primaries increases.
September 13, 2021 •
Gov. Brown to call Special Session
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced she is calling a special legislative session to adopt the new congressional and legislative district maps. The session will commence September 20, leaving the Legislature seven days to finalize the maps before the September 27 […]
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced she is calling a special legislative session to adopt the new congressional and legislative district maps.
The session will commence September 20, leaving the Legislature seven days to finalize the maps before the September 27 deadline.
Lawmakers have an arduous task during this special session as Oregon added an additional congressional district as a result of the 2020 census.
September 10, 2021 •
Massachusetts Legislator Resigns
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Massachusetts State Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to become CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. His current term is set to expire on January 4, 2023. The governor is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant 1st […]
Massachusetts State Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to become CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.
His current term is set to expire on January 4, 2023.
The governor is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District seat.
September 10, 2021 •
Kentucky Lawmakers End Special Session
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The first special session of the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned sine die on September 9. Lawmakers passed five bills in the three days of the special session shifting power away from Gov. Andy Beshear to local governments to address the […]
The first special session of the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned sine die on September 9.
Lawmakers passed five bills in the three days of the special session shifting power away from Gov. Andy Beshear to local governments to address the pandemic.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
September 10, 2021 •
Louisiana Governor Delays Primary, General Elections due to Hurricane Ida
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Louisiana state flag
In light of the devastation brought on by Hurricane Ida, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards ordered the delay of upcoming fall elections that featured important Constitutional questions statewide and municipal elections in New Orleans. The October 9 primary election will be […]
In light of the devastation brought on by Hurricane Ida, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards ordered the delay of upcoming fall elections that featured important Constitutional questions statewide and municipal elections in New Orleans.
The October 9 primary election will be held instead on November 13 and the November 13 general election will be held on December 11.
The October 9 ballot was full of primaries for three legislative seats, along with the mayor, sheriff, assessor, and the seven city council members in New Orleans.
It also has four Constitutional amendments and a number of questions for locals around the state, such as a renewal of a property tax that funds the bus system in Baton Rouge.
The November 13 general election had been scheduled as runoffs for those contests not decided in the primaries.
Many parts of the state are still without power, some voting locations are damaged and a number of people are still displaced from their homes after Hurricane Ida.
September 10, 2021 •
Illinois House Passes Ethics Reform Legislation
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The Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 539 with the amendatory veto issued by Gov. JB Pritzker. The bill passed along party lines in a vote taken September 9, after it was rejected in an earlier vote last week. […]
The Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 539 with the amendatory veto issued by Gov. JB Pritzker.
The bill passed along party lines in a vote taken September 9, after it was rejected in an earlier vote last week.
The bill, which now goes back to Pritzker for his signature, expands state lobbyist registration requirements to the local level; prohibits all fundraising statewide during legislative sessions; expands revolving door restrictions; and requires certain consultants hired by a lobbyist or lobbying entity to register and report.
If signed, the bill will be effective January 1, 2022.
September 9, 2021 •
Iowa Rep. Wes Breckenridge Resigns
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Iowa Capitol Building - Ashton B Crew
Rep. Wes Breckenridge is resigning from the Iowa House effective September 10 after taking a job at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Breckenridge has represented House District 29 since 2016. Iowa law requires a special election to be called within […]
Rep. Wes Breckenridge is resigning from the Iowa House effective September 10 after taking a job at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
Breckenridge has represented House District 29 since 2016.
Iowa law requires a special election to be called within five days following a vacancy in the Iowa Legislature.
There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly by political parties.
The winning candidate will serve the remainder of Breckenridge’s term, which runs through 2022.
September 9, 2021 •
Illinois Lawmakers Return to Capitol to Consider Ethics Bill
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The Illinois House of Representatives has returned to Springfield for a special session starting at noon today to consider urgent energy legislation and vote on the amendatory veto of Senate Bill 539 issued by Gov. JB Pritzker in August. The […]
The Illinois House of Representatives has returned to Springfield for a special session starting at noon today to consider urgent energy legislation and vote on the amendatory veto of Senate Bill 539 issued by Gov. JB Pritzker in August.
The Senate adopted the change on August 31, but the House rejected the change with a vote taken late in the evening after some members had left the session.
The bill expands state lobbyist registration requirements to the local level; prohibits all fundraising statewide during legislative sessions; expands revolving door restrictions; and requires certain consultants hired by a lobbyist or lobbying entity to register and report.
If the Amendatory Veto is accepted the bill will be effective January 1, 2022.
September 9, 2021 •
Georgia Special Election Announced
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced a special election for House District 165 to coincide with the November 2 municipal elections. If needed, a runoff will be held on November 30. The House District 165 seat became vacant upon the […]
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced a special election for House District 165 to coincide with the November 2 municipal elections.
If needed, a runoff will be held on November 30.
The House District 165 seat became vacant upon the passing of Rep. Mickey Stephens in August, who had held the seat continuously since 2009.
September 8, 2021 •
Maine Special Election Called for November 2
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Maine Gov. Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced a special election to be held on November 2 for House District 86. The seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned in July to pursue an out-of-state career opportunity. […]
Maine Gov. Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced a special election to be held on November 2 for House District 86.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned in July to pursue an out-of-state career opportunity.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term that is set to expire December 6, 2022.
September 8, 2021 •
Texas Governor Calls Special Election for House District 118
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected September 28 as the date of the House District 118 special election to replace former state Rep. Leo Pacheco. Pacheco resigned effective August 19 to accept a position with San Antonio College. House District […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected September 28 as the date of the House District 118 special election to replace former state Rep. Leo Pacheco.
Pacheco resigned effective August 19 to accept a position with San Antonio College.
House District 118 is in San Antonio and covers parts of Bexar County south and east of the city.
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