June 22, 2015 •
Florida Legislature Approves Budget, Adjourns Special Session
The Florida Legislature adjourned its three-week-long special session Friday, June 19, 2015 after reaching an agreement on the state’s budget. Lawmakers returned June 1 after failing to pass a budget during the regular session due to a disagreement over Medicaid […]
The Florida Legislature adjourned its three-week-long special session Friday, June 19, 2015 after reaching an agreement on the state’s budget.
Lawmakers returned June 1 after failing to pass a budget during the regular session due to a disagreement over Medicaid expansion.
The bill now rests with Gov. Rick Scott who has 10 days to sign it.
Photo of the Old and New Florida State Capitols by Infrogmation 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 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 •
Ontario, Canada Legislative Assembly Adjourns
On June 4, the Ontario, Canada Legislature adjourned the first session of the 41st Parliament. The body is scheduled to reconvene its second session on September 14, 2015. Photo of the Ontario Legislature by Antoien Cadotte on Wikimedia Commons.
On June 4, the Ontario, Canada Legislature adjourned the first session of the 41st Parliament.
The body is scheduled to reconvene its second session on September 14, 2015.
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 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.
June 1, 2015 •
Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
Today the Legislature adjourned sine die. Gov. Greg Abbott has 20 days after transmittal of bills sent at the end of the session to sign or veto the legislation. If the governor does not act on a bill, it becomes […]
Today the Legislature adjourned sine die. Gov. Greg Abbott has 20 days after transmittal of bills sent at the end of the session to sign or veto the legislation. If the governor does not act on a bill, it becomes law.
May 30, 2015 •
WA Legislature Convenes Second Special Session
The Washington Legislature adjourned its first special session on Thursday, May 28, 2015, only to immediately convene a second special session on Friday, May 29, 2015. Gov. Jay Inslee called the second special session as a result of lawmakers’ inability […]
The Washington Legislature adjourned its first special session on Thursday, May 28, 2015, only to immediately convene a second special session on Friday, May 29, 2015.
Gov. Jay Inslee called the second special session as a result of lawmakers’ inability to agree on a budget during the first special session.
Lawmakers must come to a budgetary agreement by July 1, 2015, or the state government could face a shutdown.
Photo of the Washington State Senate chamber by Lincolnite on Wikimedia Commons.
May 29, 2015 •
Nebraska Legislature Adjourns
The first session of the 104th Legislature adjourned sine die today, May 29, 2015, on the 89th day of the scheduled 90-day session. Senators passed 272 bills into law, including an $8.7 billion two-year budget. The second session of the […]
The first session of the 104th Legislature adjourned sine die today, May 29, 2015, on the 89th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
Senators passed 272 bills into law, including an $8.7 billion two-year budget.
The second session of the 104th Legislature is scheduled to convene on January 6, 2016.
May 27, 2015 •
Oklahoma Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The First Regular Session of the 55th Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die on May 22, 2015, one week ahead of its scheduled deadline. The Second Session will convene on February 1, 2016. Photo of the Oklahoma State Capitol by Caleb […]
The First Regular Session of the 55th Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die on May 22, 2015, one week ahead of its scheduled deadline.
The Second Session will convene on February 1, 2016.
Photo of the Oklahoma State Capitol by Caleb Long on Wikimedia Commons.
May 20, 2015 •
Idaho Legislature Adjourns One-Day Special Session
The Idaho Legislature adjourned its special session Monday, May 18, 2015, just 12 hours after reconvening. Lawmakers returned to Boise to approve changes to federal child support rules. The bill has been sent to the governor who said he will […]
The Idaho Legislature adjourned its special session Monday, May 18, 2015, just 12 hours after reconvening.
Lawmakers returned to Boise to approve changes to federal child support rules.
The bill has been sent to the governor who said he will sign it into law.
May 11, 2015 •
Hawaii Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned sine die on May 7, 2015. Lawmakers passed a range of bills this year, including a 100 percent renewable energy goal for the state and a bill to establish a system of statewide medical […]
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned sine die on May 7, 2015.
Lawmakers passed a range of bills this year, including a 100 percent renewable energy goal for the state and a bill to establish a system of statewide medical marijuana dispensaries by next summer.
The legislature is expected to reconvene next January.
May 7, 2015 •
Colorado General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
The first regular session of the seventieth Colorado General Assembly adjourned sine die on Wednesday, May 6. Legislators sent roughly 50 bills to the Governor before adjourning hours shy of the midnight deadline. Measures passed include a tax increment financing […]
The first regular session of the seventieth Colorado General Assembly adjourned sine die on Wednesday, May 6. Legislators sent roughly 50 bills to the Governor before adjourning hours shy of the midnight deadline.
Measures passed include a tax increment financing bill giving counties, school boards, and special districts more say in how cities waive future tax dollars for urban renewal projects, a bill increasing the pay of the governor, other state executive officers, lawmakers, and county officials effective in 2019, and a bill to reduce standardized testing in Colorado public schools.
Photo of the Colorado State Capitol by Greg O’Beirne on Wikimedia Commons.
April 30, 2015 •
Indiana General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
The 119th Indiana General Assembly adjourned its first regular session sine die on Wednesday, April 29. Lawmakers worked until the final minutes to shift authority over education policy matters and to pass a new two-year state budget. Despite its many […]
The 119th Indiana General Assembly adjourned its first regular session sine die on Wednesday, April 29. Lawmakers worked until the final minutes to shift authority over education policy matters and to pass a new two-year state budget.
Despite its many successes, however, the session will perhaps best be remembered for the March 26 signing of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Photo of the Indiana Statehouse by HstryQT on Wikimedia Commons.
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