July 8, 2019 •
Hawaii Lawmakers Won’t Convene a Special Session to Override Gov.’s Vetoes
Leaders in the state Senate and House of Representatives announced on July 5 that lawmakers will not attempt to override any vetoes issued by Gov. David Ige. House Speaker Scott Sakiki said the Legislature would not convene an override session […]
Leaders in the state Senate and House of Representatives announced on July 5 that lawmakers will not attempt to override any vetoes issued by Gov. David Ige.
House Speaker Scott Sakiki said the Legislature would not convene an override session due to a lack of consensus between the Senate and the House.
Gov. Ige has identified 20 bills that he intends to veto of the 303 passed by lawmakers this year.
Ige has until Tuesday, July 9 to make his final decision on issuing vetoes.
June 5, 2019 •
Illinois General Assembly Spring Session Adjourns
The 101st General Assembly adjourned its spring session on Sunday, June 2 after going into overtime to address Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s agenda. During the spring session, Senate Bill 1545 was introduced to prohibit a legislator from lobbying local government during […]
The 101st General Assembly adjourned its spring session on Sunday, June 2 after going into overtime to address Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s agenda.
During the spring session, Senate Bill 1545 was introduced to prohibit a legislator from lobbying local government during his or her term of office.
The bill provided that a violation would constitute a Class A misdemeanor. The bill made its way to the Assignments Committee on March 22.
Similarly, Senate Bill 180 was introduced to prohibit a legislator from seeking future employment with a lobbying entity if that entity engages in lobbying with members of the General Assembly during the legislator’s term of office.
Senate Bill 180 would also ban state officials for a period of one year of their term of office from engaging in compensated lobbying with members of the General Assembly.
The bill made its way to the Assignments Committee on March 22.
The General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene for a veto session in October.
June 4, 2019 •
Nevada Legislature Adjourns After Passing New Lobbyist Registration Requirements
The Legislature adjourned sine die in the early morning hours of June 4. The final day of the session was spent passing a two-year state budget and multiple bills related to lobbying and campaign finance laws. Assembly Bill 452 imposes […]
The Legislature adjourned sine die in the early morning hours of June 4.
The final day of the session was spent passing a two-year state budget and multiple bills related to lobbying and campaign finance laws.
Assembly Bill 452 imposes more detailed registration requirements for lobbyists.
Additionally, the bill requires a supplemental registration to be filed for any changes to registration until the commencement of the next regular session.
The bill will become effective immediately if signed by Gov. Steve Sisolak.
May 31, 2019 •
Nebraska Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die on May 31. The legislative session ended on the 84th day, sooner than the scheduled 90-day session. During the session lawmakers passed a balanced budget, enacted legislation to assist military families, and increased the […]
The Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die on May 31.
The legislative session ended on the 84th day, sooner than the scheduled 90-day session.
During the session lawmakers passed a balanced budget, enacted legislation to assist military families, and increased the maximum fine for violations of the Political Accountability and Disclosure Act.
The lobbyist statement of activity is due 45 days after the end of session on July 15.
May 23, 2019 •
Minnesota Adjourns with Plans for Special Session
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on May 20, the latest possible day the state constitution allowed it to be in regular session. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan budget deal after extensive negotiations. However, Gov. Tim Walz will need to call […]
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on May 20, the latest possible day the state constitution allowed it to be in regular session.
Lawmakers reached a bipartisan budget deal after extensive negotiations.
However, Gov. Tim Walz will need to call a special session for lawmakers to work out and vote on the details.
May 17, 2019 •
Alaska Legislature Adjourns, Governor Calls Special Session
The 31st Alaska Legislature adjourned the first regular session at the constitutional deadline on May 15. The legislature did not find resolution on some of the biggest issues including crime, the budget, and the dividend residents receive from the state’s […]
The 31st Alaska Legislature adjourned the first regular session at the constitutional deadline on May 15.
The legislature did not find resolution on some of the biggest issues including crime, the budget, and the dividend residents receive from the state’s oil-wealth fund.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy called a special session to begin on May 16.
The special session will be limited to discussing a crime reform package, an operating budget containing a full permanent fund dividend, a capital budget, funding for K-12 education, and a mental health trust budget.
May 10, 2019 •
South Carolina Legislature Calls Statewide Session
The 123rd General Assembly adjourned at 5 p.m. Thursday after approving a resolution allowing lawmakers to reconvene for a statewide session beginning May 20. Concurrent Resolution 785 provides that the General Assembly meet in a statewide session to consider special […]
The 123rd General Assembly adjourned at 5 p.m. Thursday after approving a resolution allowing lawmakers to reconvene for a statewide session beginning May 20.
Concurrent Resolution 785 provides that the General Assembly meet in a statewide session to consider special matters including any vetoes by Gov. Henry McMaster.
Additionally, the Assembly will consider bills that have passed both Houses in different versions and are in a conference committee.
The General Assembly will return at noon on May 20 and continue until not later than 5 p.m. on May 22.
May 6, 2019 •
Tennessee General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
The 111th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned May 2 after a nearly four-month session. During the session, Senate Bill 234 passed requiring any multicandidate political campaign committee registering a new committee to pay the appropriate registration fee. The fee is due […]
The 111th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned May 2 after a nearly four-month session.
During the session, Senate Bill 234 passed requiring any multicandidate political campaign committee registering a new committee to pay the appropriate registration fee.
The fee is due at the time the committee certifies its political treasurer.
Additionally, payment of the registration fee by one affiliated political campaign committee includes disclosed affiliated committees registering separately.
The bill became effective when signed by the governor on April 1.
The General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on January 14, 2020.
April 30, 2019 •
Iowa Legislature Adjourns After Overhauling Disclosure and Filing Requirements
The Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die April 27 after a 104 day session. In addition to legalizing sports betting and instituting limits on local government property taxes, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill to modify disclosure requirements for gifts or […]
The Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die April 27 after a 104 day session.
In addition to legalizing sports betting and instituting limits on local government property taxes, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill to modify disclosure requirements for gifts or bequests to the state.
House File 393 requires the governor and executive departments to file the gift report electronically with the Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board if receiving a gift or bequest on behalf of the state of over $50.
The bill removes filing requirements with the General Assembly and for any gift less than $50.
April 25, 2019 •
Indiana General Assembly Adjourns
The first regular session of the 121st Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die on Wednesday, April 24. The legislative session lasted 112 days, with adjournment coming five days before the statutory April 29 deadline. During the last day of the […]
The first regular session of the 121st Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die on Wednesday, April 24.
The legislative session lasted 112 days, with adjournment coming five days before the statutory April 29 deadline.
During the last day of the session, legislators approved more than three dozen bills including a two-year state budget.
Additionally, the legislature passed a gaming bill that legalizes sports wagering.
The second regular session of the 121st General Assembly is scheduled to convene on January 2, 2020.
An organization day scheduled for November 9, 2019.
April 24, 2019 •
Arkansas General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
This week, the regular session of the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly adjourned sine die. Lasting a total of 88 days, the session ended Wednesday, April 24. The 93rd General Assembly is scheduled to convene on Monday, January 11, 2021.
This week, the regular session of the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly adjourned sine die.
Lasting a total of 88 days, the session ended Wednesday, April 24.
The 93rd General Assembly is scheduled to convene on Monday, January 11, 2021.
March 8, 2019 •
West Virginia Governor Calls Special Session
Gov. Jim Justice called the West Virginia Legislature to convene a special session to address improvements to public education and pay raises for school teachers. Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the House would go through a feedback gathering process that could […]
Gov. Jim Justice called the West Virginia Legislature to convene a special session to address improvements to public education and pay raises for school teachers.
Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the House would go through a feedback gathering process that could take a couple months or more, and that the special session would likely meet a couple days each month before the new fiscal year begins on July 1.
The regular session is scheduled to adjourn sine die on March 9.
March 6, 2019 •
Alabama Gov. Calls Special Session
Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special session to begin March 6, 2019. The special session will focus on legislation related to a gas and diesel fuel tax. Calling the special session suspends the regular session and allows the gas […]
Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special session to begin March 6, 2019.
The special session will focus on legislation related to a gas and diesel fuel tax.
Calling the special session suspends the regular session and allows the gas tax bill to pass with a majority vote, as opposed to the three-fifths vote required during a regular session.
The regular session is expected to re-convene on March 19.
October 22, 2018 •
North Carolina Special Session Adjourns
On October 15, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned a special session after passing the Hurricane Florence Emergency Response Act to establish a fund to provide relief and assistance from the effects of Hurricane Florence. The Act also granted funds […]
On October 15, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned a special session after passing the Hurricane Florence Emergency Response Act to establish a fund to provide relief and assistance from the effects of Hurricane Florence.
The Act also granted funds to the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement to educate the public about voting in the November 2018 election, specifically in counties designated under the disaster declaration by the president.
An October 16 ruling by the Wake County Superior Court found the legislative provisions creating the Bipartisan Board unconstitutional. The court, however, stayed the injunction concerning the activity of the Bipartisan Board until after the November election.
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