March 20, 2020 •
Indiana Delays Primary to June 2
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Gov. Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-07 today, postponing the May 5 presidential and state primary elections to June 2. The governors order is due to the state of emergency he declared on March 6 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-07 today, postponing the May 5 presidential and state primary elections to June 2.
The governors order is due to the state of emergency he declared on March 6 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
March 20, 2020 •
Illinois Lawmakers Cancel A Second Week of Legislative Sessions
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Illinois State Capitol Building
Illinois Lawmakers canceled a second week of legislative sessions to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. The General Assembly was scheduled to come back to Springfield on March 24. The deadline for House bills to move out of committee, […]
Illinois Lawmakers canceled a second week of legislative sessions to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The General Assembly was scheduled to come back to Springfield on March 24.
The deadline for House bills to move out of committee, March 27, has been extended to April 3.
Members may end up meeting during the scheduled spring break period, April 6-17.
The deadline to move bills out of Senate committee is still set for March 27.
The Illinois Constitution requires lawmakers pass a budget before they adjourn on May 31.
Under the Illinois Constitution and state law, the General Assembly cannot hold remote sessions.
March 20, 2020 •
Kansas Lawmakers Postpone Session Until Late April
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Arkansas State Capitol
The House and Senate went into overdrive March 19 to complete deals on a new state budget and an updated 10-year highway program before vacating the Capitol until late April. Lawmakers agreed to set aside $50 million for unforeseen expenditures […]
The House and Senate went into overdrive March 19 to complete deals on a new state budget and an updated 10-year highway program before vacating the Capitol until late April.
Lawmakers agreed to set aside $50 million for unforeseen expenditures during the COVID-19 crisis.
Another $15 million was allocated for emergency preparedness operations tied to the virus.
Additionally, the House and Senate voted to send a comprehensive transportation bill of $9.7 billion to Gov. Laura Kelly.
This decadelong program for roads, bridges, railways, and airports would make a top priority of highway system preservation projects.
The Legislature is scheduled to return April 27 to adjust the state budget and take up other unfinished work on bills.
However, there is no guarantee the pandemic would allow the 165 legislators to congregate.
March 20, 2020 •
Hawaii State Ethics Commission To Consider Lobbyist Filing Extension
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The Hawaii State Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 27, in response to COVID-19. Currently, lobbyist and employer activity reports are due on Tuesday, March 31, for the period of January 1 to February 29. Additionally, […]
The Hawaii State Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 27, in response to COVID-19.
Currently, lobbyist and employer activity reports are due on Tuesday, March 31, for the period of January 1 to February 29.
Additionally, Commission members will consider issuing an order to extend the deadline to April 30.
March 20, 2020 •
Missouri Postpones Municipal Elections Until June 2
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Missouri Capitol Building
Gov. Mike Parson issued Executive Order 20-03, postponing the April 7 municipal elections to June 2. The order comes after the state of emergency he declared on March 13 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The deadline to apply for an […]
Gov. Mike Parson issued Executive Order 20-03, postponing the April 7 municipal elections to June 2.
The order comes after the state of emergency he declared on March 13 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is May 20, while in-person absentee ballots may be cast until 5 p.m. on June 1.
March 20, 2020 •
Idaho Senate Adjourns Sine Die
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Idaho Capitol Building - JSquish
The Idaho Senate adjourned sine die Thursday night. However, the House voted to meet again Friday morning despite recommendations to practice social distancing amid COVID-19 concerns. Coronavirus has been looming over the last week of the session, causing Gov. Brad […]
The Idaho Senate adjourned sine die Thursday night.
However, the House voted to meet again Friday morning despite recommendations to practice social distancing amid COVID-19 concerns.
Coronavirus has been looming over the last week of the session, causing Gov. Brad Little to be dealing with the increase in cases.
If the House stays in session for three days, it will force the Senate to return to town.
If the House adjourns on Friday, at 75 days, it will be tied for the fourth shortest session in the past 20 years.
March 20, 2020 •
Nebraska Lawmakers Considering Brief Return to Approve Emergency Funding
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Nebraska Capitol Building
Nebraska lawmakers are likely to return to the Capitol on March 23 to approve emergency aid for state agencies that are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer indicated he expects to decide whether to temporarily […]
Nebraska lawmakers are likely to return to the Capitol on March 23 to approve emergency aid for state agencies that are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer indicated he expects to decide whether to temporarily resume the session.
The speaker held a legislative briefing with the Governor’s Office in the afternoon on March 20.
If lawmakers convene on March 23, they would also need to check in on March 24 and March 25 to fulfill the procedural requirements to approve the funding.
The emergency funding would be the only item on the legislative agenda.
Once it is approved, lawmakers would suspend the session again until further notice.
March 20, 2020 •
New Mexico Governor Likely to Call Special Session
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham indicated she is likely to call legislators to a special session in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If called, the session would focus on revising a recently signed state budget, addressing public health needs, […]
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham indicated she is likely to call legislators to a special session in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If called, the session would focus on revising a recently signed state budget, addressing public health needs, and providing economic relief.
In a letter to legislators, Gov. Grisham said emergency federal aid needs to be established before state budget revisions can take place.
March 20, 2020 •
Delaware General Assembly Postpones Session Until Further Notice
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Delaware Capitol Building
The Delaware General Assembly has postponed the legislative session indefinitely. Lawmakers originally postponed the session until March 24, but have extended the delay after reevaluating the COVID-19 situation. The General Assembly is determining how to pass emergency legislation regarding the […]
The Delaware General Assembly has postponed the legislative session indefinitely.
Lawmakers originally postponed the session until March 24, but have extended the delay after reevaluating the COVID-19 situation.
The General Assembly is determining how to pass emergency legislation regarding the coronavirus and pass the state budget.
March 20, 2020 •
Rhode Island General Assembly Postpones Session for Another Week
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Rhode Island State House
Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello and President of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio, in collaboration with the Department of Health, have announced sessions and all committee hearings for the week of March 23 to March 27 have been […]
Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello and President of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio, in collaboration with the Department of Health, have announced sessions and all committee hearings for the week of March 23 to March 27 have been canceled.
The General Assembly had previously canceled sessions for the week of March 16 to March 20 due to COVID-19.
This does not affect any lobbyist reporting.
March 20, 2020 •
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission Closes to the Public
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State of Hawaii
Despite previous reports on March 17 that the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission will remain open, it is now closed to the public as of March 20. Commission staff are available remotely at (808) 586-0285 during regular business hours for assistance. […]
Despite previous reports on March 17 that the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission will remain open, it is now closed to the public as of March 20.
Commission staff are available remotely at (808) 586-0285 during regular business hours for assistance.
This does not affect noncandidate committee filing deadlines.
March 20, 2020 •
Connecticut Governor Postpones Presidential Primary Election until June
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Connecticut State Capitol
On March 19, Gov. Ned Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7G to reschedule the presidential primary election for April 28 to Tuesday, June 2. The election was rescheduled due to the ongoing public health crisis caused by COVID-19. The executive […]
On March 19, Gov. Ned Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7G to reschedule the presidential primary election for April 28 to Tuesday, June 2.
The election was rescheduled due to the ongoing public health crisis caused by COVID-19.
The executive order is the governor’s eighth since enacting the civic preparedness and public health emergency declarations to slow down transmission of the coronavirus.
March 20, 2020 •
Tennessee Lawmakers Recess Amid COVID-19 Concerns
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Tennessee Capitol Building - Ichabod
The General Assembly recessed Thursday, March 19 after meeting for over 14 hours. This marathon session included the approval of the state’s $39 billion budget bill. Though scheduled to reconvene on June 1, the General Assembly will continue to monitor […]
The General Assembly recessed Thursday, March 19 after meeting for over 14 hours.
This marathon session included the approval of the state’s $39 billion budget bill.
Though scheduled to reconvene on June 1, the General Assembly will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation to see if additional delays may be necessary.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting dates.
March 20, 2020 •
New Jersey Governor Postpones Elections until May
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Gov. Phil Murphy
On March 19, Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 105 to implement changes to state elections in response to COVID-19. The executive order postpones local elections to be held on March 21, March 31, and April 21 until May 12 […]
On March 19, Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 105 to implement changes to state elections in response to COVID-19.
The executive order postpones local elections to be held on March 21, March 31, and April 21 until May 12 the same day as scheduled municipal elections.
The executive order also requires all elections held on May 12 to be done exclusively by vote-by-mail ballots.
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