January 21, 2021 •
Special Election Called for Connecticut Senate Seat
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Connecticut State Capitol
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called a special election on March 2 to fill the seat in Senate District 27. The seat became vacant on January 5 when Rep. Carlo Leone resigned to work with the State Department of Transportation. There […]
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called a special election on March 2 to fill the seat in Senate District 27.
The seat became vacant on January 5 when Rep. Carlo Leone resigned to work with the State Department of Transportation.
There will be no primary for this election.
January 21, 2021 •
Special Election to be Called in Senate District 48
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Pennsylvania Capitol Building
Following the death of Pennsylvania State Sen. Dave Arnold Jr., a special election will be called in Senate District 48. The date of the election will be determined by Senate President, Lt. Governor John Fetterman.
Following the death of Pennsylvania State Sen. Dave Arnold Jr., a special election will be called in Senate District 48.
The date of the election will be determined by Senate President, Lt. Governor John Fetterman.
January 19, 2021 •
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Calls Special Election
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer - by Julia Pickett
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced special elections to fill vacancies in Senate District 8 and 28. The vacancy in Senate District 8 was caused by the election of Sen. Pete Lucido as the Macomb County Prosecutor. In addition, the Senate […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced special elections to fill vacancies in Senate District 8 and 28.
The vacancy in Senate District 8 was caused by the election of Sen. Pete Lucido as the Macomb County Prosecutor.
In addition, the Senate District 28 vacancy was caused by Sen. Peter MacGregor’s election as the Kent County Treasurer.
Therefore, the special primary election will be held on August 3 and the general election will be held on November 2.
January 19, 2021 •
Online Portal Not Ready Prior to Upcoming Reporting Due Date
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Nashville Skyline 2009 - by Kaldari
The Nashville Office of Metropolitan Clerk’s new online reporting portal will not be launched prior to the 2021 reporting due date. The clerk’s office has indicated those lobbying activity reports should instead be emailed to the clerk’s office on or […]
The Nashville Office of Metropolitan Clerk’s new online reporting portal will not be launched prior to the 2021 reporting due date.
The clerk’s office has indicated those lobbying activity reports should instead be emailed to the clerk’s office on or before the January 31 due date.
January 19, 2021 •
Louisiana House District 35 special elections cancelled, Rep Brett Geymann to be Sworn In
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Louisiana State Capitol
The Louisiana February 6 special primary election and March 20 special general election for House District 35 are canceled. A special primary election was originally scheduled for February 6 followed by a special general election on March 20 to fill […]
The Louisiana February 6 special primary election and March 20 special general election for House District 35 are canceled.
A special primary election was originally scheduled for February 6 followed by a special general election on March 20 to fill the vacancy in House District 35.
Stephen Dwight, who previously held the seat, resigned December 1, 2020, following his November election as Calcasieu Parish District Attorney.
Brett Geymann, a former state representative, was the only one to file for the House District 35 seat and qualify before the filing deadline of January 8.
A Republican, Geymann was the District 35 state representative from 2004 until he was term-limited in 2016. Louisiana does not have lifetime term limits, allowing Geymann to run again for the House seat.
Geymann will be sworn in on January 19.
January 15, 2021 •
Indiana Legislature Convenes with Adjustments for COVID-19
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Indiana State Capitol - By Daniel Schwen / CC BY-SA
Lawmakers convened the 122nd Indiana General Assembly with several adjustments due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These changes include moving the House of Representatives to the Government Center South building and installing plexiglass barriers in Senate. Neither chamber is requiring […]
Lawmakers convened the 122nd Indiana General Assembly with several adjustments due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
These changes include moving the House of Representatives to the Government Center South building and installing plexiglass barriers in Senate.
Neither chamber is requiring masks despite a push by House Democrats on Organization Day for a mask mandate.
Republicans also have supermajorities in both chambers.
Lawmakers will be focusing on writing the two-year budget, which must be done by June 30.
Additionally, they will redraw legislative and congressional district lines when the state receives the population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
January 14, 2021 •
Florida Legislature Instituting COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Committee Meetings
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Florida Capitol Building
The Florida House and Senate have instituted COVID-19 safety protocols during committee meetings ahead of the 2021 legislative session. For the month of January, Senate committee meetings will be limiting in-person attendance to individuals invited by the committee leaders. Rooms […]
The Florida House and Senate have instituted COVID-19 safety protocols during committee meetings ahead of the 2021 legislative session.
For the month of January, Senate committee meetings will be limiting in-person attendance to individuals invited by the committee leaders.
Rooms at the Leon County Civic Center have been reserved and will be made available to other individuals wishing to remotely appear and provide testimony.
House committee meetings attendance will also be limited.
Individuals seeking to attend and provide public testimony must register online at least three hours prior to the meeting.
Once seating capacity is reached, individuals will be allowed to provide written testimony.
The testimony will then be distributed amongst the committee members prior to the meeting.
The new House protocols will be in effect until February 28.
January 14, 2021 •
Illinois Elects New Speaker at the Start of the 2021 Session
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Illinois State Capitol Building
The Illinois House elected Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch as speaker of the House. This took place shortly after the swearing-in of newly elected General Assembly members, to start the 2021 regular session. Welch succeeds Rep. Michael Madigan, the longest-serving statehouse […]
The Illinois House elected Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch as speaker of the House.
This took place shortly after the swearing-in of newly elected General Assembly members, to start the 2021 regular session.
Welch succeeds Rep. Michael Madigan, the longest-serving statehouse speaker in U.S. history, and becomes the first Black person to hold the position.
Three women who were running for the position withdrew before the vote after Welch entered the race following an announcement by Madigan he was suspending his own campaign.
January 14, 2021 •
Wisconsin Governor Calls Special Session
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Wisconsin State Capitol Building
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he was calling a special session of the Legislature during his State of the State address, delivered virtually for the first time in the state’s history. He called the special session to consider the State […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he was calling a special session of the Legislature during his State of the State address, delivered virtually for the first time in the state’s history.
He called the special session to consider the State Unemployment System.
Evers explained that, due to an outdated system, the Department of Workforce Development has struggled to keep up with an unprecedented number of claims.
January 14, 2021 •
House Speaker Announces Special Election for House Seat
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Pennsylvania Capitol Building
In response to the unexpected death of Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese in early January, Speaker Bryan Cutler has announced a special election. This election will be held during the May 18 primary in Pennsylvania’s 59th House District to fill the […]
In response to the unexpected death of Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese in early January, Speaker Bryan Cutler has announced a special election.
This election will be held during the May 18 primary in Pennsylvania’s 59th House District to fill the vacant seat.
January 12, 2021 •
Virginia Special Election Set for March 23
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VA Gov. Ralph Northam - by Mark Warner
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a special election to be held on March 23 for the 38th Senate District. The seat was previously held by Sen. A. Benton Chafin, Jr. who passed away January 1.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a special election to be held on March 23 for the 38th Senate District.
The seat was previously held by Sen. A. Benton Chafin, Jr. who passed away January 1.
January 12, 2021 •
Arizona Increases Campaign Contribution Limits
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Arizona State Capitol - by Visitor7
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office has increased contribution limits for the 2021-2022 election cycle. Effective January 1, an individual may not contribute more than $5,300 per election cycle to a candidate committee for statewide office and legislative office. Additionally, […]
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office has increased contribution limits for the 2021-2022 election cycle.
Effective January 1, an individual may not contribute more than $5,300 per election cycle to a candidate committee for statewide office and legislative office. Additionally, an individual may not contribute more than $6,550 per election cycle to a candidate committee for district office, county office, town office, and city office.
Contribution limits for PACs have also increased. A PAC without Mega PAC status may not contribute more than $5,300 per election cycle to a candidate for statewide office. In contrast, a PAC with Mega PAC status may contribute $10,600 per election cycle to candidates for statewide and legislative office and $13,100 per election cycle to candidates for county, city, town, or district office.
January 12, 2021 •
Special Election Set to Fill Vacant Seat
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A special election for April 13 has been set to fill a vacancy in New Hampshire House District Hillsborough 21. The primary is scheduled for February 23, but may serve as the general election if no primary is required. The […]
A special election for April 13 has been set to fill a vacancy in New Hampshire House District Hillsborough 21.
The primary is scheduled for February 23, but may serve as the general election if no primary is required.
The filing deadline for candidates is January 15.
January 12, 2021 •
Colorado to Pause Legislative Session Due to COVID-19
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Colorado Capitol Building
The Colorado Legislature will convene for the 2021 regular session on January 13. However, it is expected to pause soon after until February 16 due to growing COVID-19 concerns in the state. Lawmakers will convene to address urgent business, including […]
The Colorado Legislature will convene for the 2021 regular session on January 13.
However, it is expected to pause soon after until February 16 due to growing COVID-19 concerns in the state.
Lawmakers will convene to address urgent business, including swearing in new members, as quickly as possible before temporarily pausing the session.
The tentative plan is to resume February 16 when leaders hope the peak of the pandemic will have subsided. However, work may resume earlier if there is an emergency that requires immediate attention.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
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