June 24, 2014 •
RI General Assembly Recessed on Saturday
The General Assembly concluded its session and recessed on June 21, 2014. Any bills submitted to Gov. Lincoln Chafee must be signed or vetoed by July 1. There is no pocket veto. Photo of the Rhode Island State Capitol courtesy […]
The General Assembly concluded its session and recessed on June 21, 2014.
Any bills submitted to Gov. Lincoln Chafee must be signed or vetoed by July 1.
There is no pocket veto.
Photo of the Rhode Island State Capitol courtesy of Garrett A. Wollman on Wikimedia Commons.
June 6, 2014 •
South Carolina Senate Has Work For Veto Session
Lawmakers adjourned the regular session on Thursday, June 5, 2014, but will return for a veto session on June 17. House Bill 3945, the ethics reform bill, passed the House, but was filibustered by Sen. Lee Bright. The Senate will […]
Lawmakers adjourned the regular session on Thursday, June 5, 2014, but will return for a veto session on June 17. House Bill 3945, the ethics reform bill, passed the House, but was filibustered by Sen. Lee Bright. The Senate will have a final opportunity to vote on the measure during the veto session.
Gov. Nikki Haley confirmed on Twitter she would sign the bill if passed.
The Senate is also expected to select a new President Pro Tem, who will automatically be promoted to lieutenant governor and replace retiring Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell. Former President Pro Tem John Courson resigned to avoid becoming lieutenant governor.
May 5, 2014 •
Kansas Adjourns Short Legislative Session
The Kansas Legislature adjourned in the early morning hours of May 3, making this the shortest legislative session in 40 years. State lawmakers passed a budget and approved funding for courts and schools, but failed to address the state’s falling […]
The Kansas Legislature adjourned in the early morning hours of May 3, making this the shortest legislative session in 40 years.
State lawmakers passed a budget and approved funding for courts and schools, but failed to address the state’s falling revenue due to deep tax cuts passed in 2012 and 2013.
Sharp declines in revenue are causing the state to quickly burn through its reserve funds, leaving some to wonder if the next Legislature will be able to fund critical state services.
May 2, 2014 •
Iowa General Assembly Adjourns
The 2014 session of Iowa’s 85th General Assembly adjourned Friday, May 2, 2014. While in session, legislators considered an array of legislation, including anti-bullying and the use of medical marijuana for epilepsy patients. Legislators also agreed on the 2015 fiscal […]
The 2014 session of Iowa’s 85th General Assembly adjourned Friday, May 2, 2014.
While in session, legislators considered an array of legislation, including anti-bullying and the use of medical marijuana for epilepsy patients.
Legislators also agreed on the 2015 fiscal budget for the state.
May 2, 2014 •
Maine Legislature Adjourns
The 2nd regular session of the 126th Maine State Legislature adjourned sine die May 2, 2014. The statutory adjournment date was April 16, 2014; however the Legislature spent an additional two weeks in session. Legislators successfully overturned two vetoes by […]
The 2nd regular session of the 126th Maine State Legislature adjourned sine die May 2, 2014. The statutory adjournment date was April 16, 2014; however the Legislature spent an additional two weeks in session.
Legislators successfully overturned two vetoes by Gov. Paul LePage, one for a bill providing tax credits to primary care physicians who practice in rural areas, and another to preserve a funding bill for the fiscal year beginning in July 2014.
April 28, 2014 •
Alaska Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 28th Alaska State Legislature adjourned an extended session sine die on Friday, April 25. Originally set to adjourn April 20, both the House and Senate remained in session until compromising on a major education reform bill and a controversial […]
The 28th Alaska State Legislature adjourned an extended session sine die on Friday, April 25.
Originally set to adjourn April 20, both the House and Senate remained in session until compromising on a major education reform bill and a controversial bridge bill.
April 24, 2014 •
AZ Legislature Adjourns
The Arizona Legislature adjourned its session sine die at 1:46 a.m. Thursday, April 24. Gov. Jan Brewer has 10 days to sign or veto legislation transmitted to her or the legislation becomes law automatically.
The Arizona Legislature adjourned its session sine die at 1:46 a.m. Thursday, April 24.
Gov. Jan Brewer has 10 days to sign or veto legislation transmitted to her or the legislation becomes law automatically.
April 8, 2014 •
Maryland General Assembly Adjourns
The General Assembly adjourned late Monday, April 7, 2014, after approving bills to decriminalize marijuana and raise the state minimum wage. Legislators also approved two lobbying bills addressing ethics training requirements and lobbyist certifications of authorization to lobby. The new […]
The General Assembly adjourned late Monday, April 7, 2014, after approving bills to decriminalize marijuana and raise the state minimum wage.
Legislators also approved two lobbying bills addressing ethics training requirements and lobbyist certifications of authorization to lobby.
The new lobbying requirements in Senate Bill 92 and Senate Bill 90 will be effective October 1, 2014, unless Gov. Martin O’Malley vetoes the measures by May 27, 2014.
April 4, 2014 •
Alabama Legislature Adjourns Early in Attempt to Avoid Veto
The Alabama State Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, April 3, 2014. The legislature adjourned early in an attempt to avoid a threatened veto of an educational budget bill. Gov. Robert Bentley has not decided whether he will sign the […]
The Alabama State Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, April 3, 2014. The legislature adjourned early in an attempt to avoid a threatened veto of an educational budget bill.
Gov. Robert Bentley has not decided whether he will sign the bill or call a special session to push through the raise for K-12 employees he was seeking.
April 2, 2014 •
Wisconsin Legislators Adjourn 2014 Regular Session
The state Senate adjourned the last general-business floorperiod of the 2014 regular session on April 1, 2014, after passing more than 50 bills. The Assembly previously adjourned early on March 21, 2014. Gov. Scott Walker has six business days to […]
The state Senate adjourned the last general-business floorperiod of the 2014 regular session on April 1, 2014, after passing more than 50 bills. The Assembly previously adjourned early on March 21, 2014.
Gov. Scott Walker has six business days to sign or veto legislation he receives. While the Legislature has no plans to return this year, Walker may call a special session to pass a bill requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.
Photo of the Wisconsin State Capitol courtesy of Dori on Wikimedia Commons.
April 1, 2014 •
South Dakota Adjourns Legislative Session
The Legislature adjourned sine die on March 31, 2014, following the veto session. Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed only a measure to allow certain municipalities to charge a higher occupational tax. Legislators failed to override the veto on Senate Bill 98. […]
The Legislature adjourned sine die on March 31, 2014, following the veto session.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed only a measure to allow certain municipalities to charge a higher occupational tax.
Legislators failed to override the veto on Senate Bill 98.
March 10, 2014 •
Oregon Legislature Adjourned
The Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die on Friday, March 7. The 2014 session lasted 33 days, 2 days short of the maximum allowed under the Oregon Constitution. Lawmakers will now turn their attention to campaigning, as all 60 […]
The Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die on Friday, March 7. The 2014 session lasted 33 days, 2 days short of the maximum allowed under the Oregon Constitution.
Lawmakers will now turn their attention to campaigning, as all 60 House seats and half of the 30 Senate seats will be up in November.
February 21, 2014 •
New Mexico Legislature Adjourns
The Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, February 20, 2014. A bill to expand revolving door restrictions passed the House, but did not move out of the Senate Rules Committee. Gov. Susana Martinez has until March 12 to act on […]
The Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, February 20, 2014.
A bill to expand revolving door restrictions passed the House, but did not move out of the Senate Rules Committee.
Gov. Susana Martinez has until March 12 to act on legislation. Any bill failing to reach her desk is now dead.
December 10, 2013 •
Missouri Special Session Adjourns Sine Die
On December 6, the Missouri General Assembly adjourned its first special session sine die. The legislative body convened earlier in the week to prepare an aerospace industry incentive bill. Effective immediately, Senate Bill 1 is designed to encourage growth and […]
On December 6, the Missouri General Assembly adjourned its first special session sine die.
The legislative body convened earlier in the week to prepare an aerospace industry incentive bill.
Effective immediately, Senate Bill 1 is designed to encourage growth and expansion of the aerospace industry and serves as an incentive proposal for Boeing to build its new commercial 777X airplane within the state.
Photo of the Missouri State Capitol courtesy of RebelAt on Wikimedia Commons.
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