August 8, 2023 •
West Virginia Special Session Convenes

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Gov. Jim Justice called a special legislative session convening on Sunday, August 6. The proclamation issued for this special session lists 44 items for consideration including the creation of a new state park and several bills regarding the state correctional […]
Gov. Jim Justice called a special legislative session convening on Sunday, August 6.
The proclamation issued for this special session lists 44 items for consideration including the creation of a new state park and several bills regarding the state correctional officer shortage.
This special session is expected to last through at least Tuesday, August 8.
May 31, 2023 •
Illinois Legislature Adjourns Until Veto Session

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The Illinois Legislature adjourned Saturday, May 27 until their scheduled veto session beginning October 24. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2079, which allows a township officer to hold a position on the board of a not-for-profit corporation interested in a contract, […]
The Illinois Legislature adjourned Saturday, May 27 until their scheduled veto session beginning October 24.
Lawmakers passed House Bill 2079, which allows a township officer to hold a position on the board of a not-for-profit corporation interested in a contract, work, or business of the township if the township officer is appointed by the governing body to represent township interests.
The township officer may actively vote on matters involving either the board or the township if the membership on the not-for-profit board is not a paid position.
If the township officer is not appointed by the governing body, the officer may continue to serve but must abstain from voting on a proposition before the township governing body directly involving the not-for-profit corporation.
If Gov. Pritzker signs the bill, it will become effective January 1, 2024.
May 9, 2023 •
Florida Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

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The 2023 session of the Florida Legislature adjourned sine die on May 5. Florida lawmakers approved a $117 billion budget that includes $2.7 billion in tax cuts for consumers and businesses, then moved quickly to adjourn their regular session. The […]
The 2023 session of the Florida Legislature adjourned sine die on May 5.
Florida lawmakers approved a $117 billion budget that includes $2.7 billion in tax cuts for consumers and businesses, then moved quickly to adjourn their regular session.
The new budget that starts July 1 is $5 billion higher this last year’s, thanks largely to unexpectedly high revenue collections.
The budget adds nearly $2 billion to the state’s reserves, bringing the total to about $10.9 billion, about $4 billion less than Gov. Ron DeSantis requested.
May 8, 2023 •
Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Pennsylvania: “The Super PAC Backing Jeff Brown’s Mayoral Campaign Is Asking a Judge to Toss the City Ethics Board’s Lawsuit” by Sean Collins Walsh (Philadelphia Inquirer) for MSN Elections Minnesota: “Minnesota Passes Sweeping Election Reforms” by Andy Monserud for Courthouse News Service […]
April 10, 2023 •
Mississippi Legislative Session Adjourns Sine Die

Mississippi State Capitol - by Ken Lund
The Mississippi Legislature adjourned sine die on April 5 after a little over 90 days in session. This session was highlighted by increased funding for hospitals, roads, and bridges, along with a $100 million dollar increase in educational funding. The […]
The Mississippi Legislature adjourned sine die on April 5 after a little over 90 days in session.
This session was highlighted by increased funding for hospitals, roads, and bridges, along with a $100 million dollar increase in educational funding.
The lobbyist end-of-session activity report is due April 15.
March 8, 2023 •
Virginia Legislature Adjourns Regular Session

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The Virginia Legislature adjourned the regular session on February 25 after 46 days. Lawmakers considered over 2,800 pieces of legislation during this time and managed to pass over 1,600 bills in both the House and Senate. Notably, the Legislature passed […]
The Virginia Legislature adjourned the regular session on February 25 after 46 days.
Lawmakers considered over 2,800 pieces of legislation during this time and managed to pass over 1,600 bills in both the House and Senate.
Notably, the Legislature passed a “mini-budget” providing funding for urgent items for the state.
Budget negotiations will continue and the Legislature is scheduled to reconvene on April 12.
December 12, 2022 •
Wisconsin Special Election Scheduled for April 4, 2023

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered a special election to be held on April 4, 2023. The session is being held to fill a vacancy in the Senate District 8 seat created by the retirement of Sen. Alberta Darling. If a […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered a special election to be held on April 4, 2023.
The session is being held to fill a vacancy in the Senate District 8 seat created by the retirement of Sen. Alberta Darling.
If a primary election is necessary, it will be held on February 21, 2023.
October 21, 2022 •
Hawaii Special Session Adjourns

The third special session of the Hawaii Senate on judicial appointments adjourned sine die October 20. The appointments considered were nominees Timothy E. Ho for District Court of the First Circuit; John Alberto Montalbano for District Family Court of the […]
The third special session of the Hawaii Senate on judicial appointments adjourned sine die October 20.
The appointments considered were nominees Timothy E. Ho for District Court of the First Circuit; John Alberto Montalbano for District Family Court of the First Circuit; and James S. Kawashima for the Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
Lobbyists and lobbyist employers who engage in lobbying activities or who make expenditures for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative action considered during a special session must file a special report on or before November 19, covering the period from May 1 through October 20.
October 19, 2022 •
Hawaii Senate Special Session

State of Hawaii
The Hawaii Senate convened a third special session on October 19 to consider and confirm judicial appointments. The appointments being considered are nominees Timothy E. Ho for District Court of the First Circuit; John Alberto Montalbano for District Family Court […]
The Hawaii Senate convened a third special session on October 19 to consider and confirm judicial appointments.
The appointments being considered are nominees Timothy E. Ho for District Court of the First Circuit; John Alberto Montalbano for District Family Court of the First Circuit; and James S. Kawashima for the Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
Lobbyists and lobbyist employers who engage in lobbying activities or who make expenditures for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative action considered during a special session must file a special report within 30 days of adjournment sine die of the special session, covering the period from May 1 through adjournment sine die of the special session.
The adjournment date of the third special session has not yet been announced.
October 17, 2022 •
Gov. Newsom to Call Special Session

California Gov. Gavin Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he plans to call a special legislative session on December 5 to tackle California’s escalating gas prices. Currently, California’s average gas price is consistently over $2 more than the national average. Newsom has requested the […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he plans to call a special legislative session on December 5 to tackle California’s escalating gas prices.
Currently, California’s average gas price is consistently over $2 more than the national average.
Newsom has requested the Legislature to approve a new tax that would require oil companies to pay back excessive profits to consumers.
October 11, 2022 •
Delaware Special Session Scheduled

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Delaware lawmakers will convene for a special session of the General Assembly on October 26. During the special session, lawmakers will focus on easing the transition for retirees from a state-funded health care plan to a Medicare Advantage plan. The […]
Delaware lawmakers will convene for a special session of the General Assembly on October 26.
During the special session, lawmakers will focus on easing the transition for retirees from a state-funded health care plan to a Medicare Advantage plan.
The special session comes in response to a lawsuit filed by a retiree advocacy group contesting the transition.
September 2, 2022 •
Idaho Adjourns Special Session

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The Idaho Legislature has adjourned after one day of deliberation, passing a $1 billion package to cut taxes and increase education funding. The bill allocates $500 million in tax rebates to be distributed to all Idahoans who filed taxes in […]
The Idaho Legislature has adjourned after one day of deliberation, passing a $1 billion package to cut taxes and increase education funding.
The bill allocates $500 million in tax rebates to be distributed to all Idahoans who filed taxes in 2020; reduces the state income tax rate to 5.8% while exempting the first $2,500 of income for all filers; and assigns $410 million for education funding.
This does affect lobbyist reporting.
A lobbyist activity report for the month of September will be due October 15.
September 1, 2022 •
New Hampshire Legislature to Convene in Veto Session

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New Hampshire Lawmakers will return to session on September 15 to decide whether to override eight vetoes issued by Gov. Sununu. Because the veto session follows the state’s primary elections, some senators and representatives may participate even after losing their […]
New Hampshire Lawmakers will return to session on September 15 to decide whether to override eight vetoes issued by Gov. Sununu.
Because the veto session follows the state’s primary elections, some senators and representatives may participate even after losing their primaries.
In addition to considering veto overrides, lawmakers will also consider new legislation related to fuel assistance payments.
September 1, 2022 •
California Legislature Adjourns

California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner
The California State Legislature has adjourned for the year, but not before passing several bills concerning lobbying, campaign finance, and procurement in the twilight hours of the session. Among the bills currently awaiting signature by Gov. Gavin Newsom are Senate […]
The California State Legislature has adjourned for the year, but not before passing several bills concerning lobbying, campaign finance, and procurement in the twilight hours of the session.
Among the bills currently awaiting signature by Gov. Gavin Newsom are Senate Bill 459 and Senate Bill 1360.
Senate Bill 459 requires lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers to include information in the quarterly reports that identifies each bill or administrative action lobbied.
Senate Bill 459 also requires lobbying firms to file additional disclosures for lobbying activity during the last 60 days of a scheduled legislative session and requires specified reports for issue lobbying advertisements if a person spends $5,000 or more in a calendar quarter.
Senate Bill 1360 requires certain political advertisements to identify the top contributors to the campaign committee paying for the advertisement without regard to any minimum contribution threshold.
The bill also makes additional changes to the disclosure requirements for political advertisements, including changes to the required form, content, and presentation of the disclosures depending on the medium in which the advertisement appears.
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