March 17, 2020 •
Kentucky Delays Primary Until June 23
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky primary election scheduled for May 19 will be delayed until June 23. The election is being delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Beshear made the announcement Monday evening at a press conference at […]
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky primary election scheduled for May 19 will be delayed until June 23.
The election is being delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Beshear made the announcement Monday evening at a press conference at the Capitol.
Secretary of State Michael Adams hand-delivered a letter to Beshear in the afternoon recommending all Kentucky elections scheduled for May 19, including primaries, special elections, and local option elections, be delayed 35 days.
March 17, 2020 •
Kentucky Legislative Session Continues As Scheduled with Precautions
House and Senate leadership announced the legislative session will continue as scheduled with some precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, only elected members, staff, and members of the media will be allowed in the Capitol […]
House and Senate leadership announced the legislative session will continue as scheduled with some precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Beginning Tuesday, March 17, only elected members, staff, and members of the media will be allowed in the Capitol Annex until further notice.
Governor Beshear has already closed the Capitol.
In order to ensure transparency and accessibility, there will be an increase in live streaming services and broadcasting by Kentucky Education Television (KET).
The KET will broadcast committee meetings and House and Senate Floor proceedings.
March 17, 2020 •
NYC Mayor de Blasio Postpones Queens Special Election
On March 15, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the postponement of the Queens Special Election for Borough President scheduled for March 24. Mayor de Blasio postponed the special election due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. No new date has been set […]
On March 15, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the postponement of the Queens Special Election for Borough President scheduled for March 24.
Mayor de Blasio postponed the special election due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
No new date has been set and acting Borough President Sharon Lee will continue her tenure until the special election is rescheduled.
March 17, 2020 •
Michigan Adopts Procedural Changes in Response to Coronavirus
The Legislature adopted procedural changes this week in response to the coronavirus pandemic, following Gov. Whitmer’s declaration of a state emergency. The House and Senate will continue to meet for the next few weeks as needed. This will be at […]
The Legislature adopted procedural changes this week in response to the coronavirus pandemic, following Gov. Whitmer’s declaration of a state emergency.
The House and Senate will continue to meet for the next few weeks as needed.
This will be at the discretion of the House Speaker and the Senate Majority Leader, with additional precautions in place.
All scheduled Senate committees for this week have also been canceled.
Both chambers have a legislative break that is scheduled to start March 27 and end April 14.
The Capitol Commission also suspended all tours and events in the Capitol extending through Friday, May 1, 2020.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
March 17, 2020 •
Maine Legislature Announces Suspension of Legislative Session
Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Maine Legislature will suspend the legislative session on Tuesday, March 17. Lawmakers will meet to consider bills relating to the supplemental budget and legislation regarding coronavirus response before adjourning. Currently, the scheduled suspension […]
Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, the Maine Legislature will suspend the legislative session on Tuesday, March 17.
Lawmakers will meet to consider bills relating to the supplemental budget and legislation regarding coronavirus response before adjourning.
Currently, the scheduled suspension is indefinite and no timeframe to reconvene lawmakers has been announced.
Until March 30, the State House will only be open to legislators, staff, and members of the press.
March 17, 2020 •
Ohio Primary Delayed By Health Department Order
Gov. Mike DeWine has delayed Ohio’s in-person voting by order of the state’s Health Department after a day of uncertainty about the status of the presidential primary election. DeWine indicated earlier in the day at a press conference he did […]
Gov. Mike DeWine has delayed Ohio’s in-person voting by order of the state’s Health Department after a day of uncertainty about the status of the presidential primary election.
DeWine indicated earlier in the day at a press conference he did not have authority to unilaterally delay the primary and a lawsuit would be filed to move the election to June 2 over concern about COVID-19.
On Monday evening, Judge Richard A. Frye of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas rejected the request.
After the court ruling allowing the election to proceed and an evening of conflicting information, DeWine ended speculation with a tweet at 10:11 p.m.
The Health Department ordered all polling places not to open for Tuesday’s primary elections to protect voters and poll workers from the coronavirus outbreak.
March 17, 2020 •
Maryland General Assembly to End Session Early
The General Assembly has announced the 2020 session will adjourn on Wednesday, March 18, due to concerns about COVID-19. Though they intend to reconvene the session the last week of May, lawmakers are pushing to complete legislation by Wednesday’s self-imposed […]
The General Assembly has announced the 2020 session will adjourn on Wednesday, March 18, due to concerns about COVID-19.
Though they intend to reconvene the session the last week of May, lawmakers are pushing to complete legislation by Wednesday’s self-imposed deadline.
Senate President Bill Ferguson stressed the importance of focusing and prioritizing the most important measures and policies.
Among these important measures is the budget bill constitutionally required to be completed during this session.
March 17, 2020 •
Maine Governor Signs Bill Clarifying Lobbyist Reporting Requirements
On March 12, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law Legislative Document 1867 clarifying lobbyist reporting and registration requirements. The bill requires lobbyists to file a separate report for expenditures totaling over $300 in a calendar month. Expenditures include those made […]
On March 12, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law Legislative Document 1867 clarifying lobbyist reporting and registration requirements.
The bill requires lobbyists to file a separate report for expenditures totaling over $300 in a calendar month.
Expenditures include those made to or on behalf of covered officials by the lobbyist, lobbyist associate or lobbying firm without reimbursement from an employer.
Legislative Document 1867 also defines a lobbying firm as a partnership, corporation, limited liability company or unincorporated association that employs or contracts with more than one lobbyist or lobbyist associate.
Additionally, the firm receives or is entitled to receive compensation for engaging in lobbying either directly or through its employees.
The bill also expands the annual harassment training to include lobbyist associates.
Legislative Document 1867 is effective December 1, 2020.
March 16, 2020 •
Lousiana Legislature Suspends Session
On March 16, the Louisiana Legislature was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. The suspension is scheduled to be in effect until 11 a.m. on March 31. Per the constitution, the legislature is still scheduled to adjourn sine die on June […]
On March 16, the Louisiana Legislature was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
The suspension is scheduled to be in effect until 11 a.m. on March 31.
Per the constitution, the legislature is still scheduled to adjourn sine die on June 1.
March 16, 2020 •
New Hampshire Legislature Suspends Legislative Activities
Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, the General Court is suspending all legislative activities for at least one week. The legislature will be closed from March 16 to March 20. The State House will be closed to legislative members, staff, […]
Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, the General Court is suspending all legislative activities for at least one week.
The legislature will be closed from March 16 to March 20.
The State House will be closed to legislative members, staff, and visitors but remains open for governmental operations until further notice.
This closure does not affect lobbyist reporting.
March 16, 2020 •
Colorado Adjourns Until March 30 Amid Coronavirus Concerns
State lawmakers voted on March 14 to suspend the Colorado legislature for two weeks over concerns about the coronavirus. The decision comes after Gov. Jared Polis issued guidance against gatherings of more than 250 people. The General Assembly, which began […]
State lawmakers voted on March 14 to suspend the Colorado legislature for two weeks over concerns about the coronavirus.
The decision comes after Gov. Jared Polis issued guidance against gatherings of more than 250 people.
The General Assembly, which began its session on January 8, will adjourn until March 30 in the interest of public health.
March 16, 2020 •
Iowa Suspends Legislative Session
On Sunday, the Iowa House and Senate announced the legislative session will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days due to concerns over COVID-19. The House and Senate will convene today at the regular scheduled time to consider resolutions […]
On Sunday, the Iowa House and Senate announced the legislative session will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days due to concerns over COVID-19.
The House and Senate will convene today at the regular scheduled time to consider resolutions regarding continuity of government.
Previously scheduled subcommittee and committee meetings have been cancelled, and standing committees will be on-call as needed.
The Capitol building opens today at 11:00 am, with entrances open on both the south and west sides.
The Department of Public Health will administer health screenings to all persons prior to entering the Capitol.
This includes filling out a health questionnaire as well as a temperature reading.
All schedule events, tours, and receptions at the Capitol are cancelled until further notice.
March 16, 2020 •
Nebraska Suspends Legislative Session
The Nebraska Legislature announced on March 16 that it will temporarily suspend its legislative session due to growing concerns about COVID-19. The Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17 and will remain suspended until reconvened by the speaker’s office. […]
The Nebraska Legislature announced on March 16 that it will temporarily suspend its legislative session due to growing concerns about COVID-19.
The Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17 and will remain suspended until reconvened by the speaker’s office.
This does not immediately affect lobbyist reporting.
March 16, 2020 •
New York Legislature Postpones Session
On March 16, the Legislature announced the postponement of the session until later this week due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Lawmakers hope to resume the session on Wednesday to take action on coronavirus legislation and the state budget. This will […]
On March 16, the Legislature announced the postponement of the session until later this week due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
Lawmakers hope to resume the session on Wednesday to take action on coronavirus legislation and the state budget.
This will not affect lobbyist reporting.
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