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 3, 2015 •
Illinois Legislature to Remain in Continuous Session After Failure to Pass Budget
The 99th Illinois General Assembly adjourned its spring session on May 31, 2015. Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 85 and upon the call of the Speaker and Senate President, both chambers will remain in continuous session after failing to reach […]
The 99th Illinois General Assembly adjourned its spring session on May 31, 2015. Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 85 and upon the call of the Speaker and Senate President, both chambers will remain in continuous session after failing to reach a conclusion on a balanced budget by Sunday’s scheduled adjournment deadline.
The House stands adjourned until Thursday, June 4; the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, June 9. Legislators must work quickly to agree on a balanced budget before the new fiscal year begins on July 1.
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.
June 1, 2015 •
Special Session Scheduled for North Dakota Legislature
The North Dakota Legislature is set to reconvene for a special session on June 16, 2015. The House and Senate failed to reach an agreement during the regular session on a budget bill for the public employee retirement system and […]
The North Dakota Legislature is set to reconvene for a special session on June 16, 2015. The House and Senate failed to reach an agreement during the regular session on a budget bill for the public employee retirement system and the state retirement and investment office.
Only two days remain of the 80 legislative days allowed every two years, but leaders of both chambers are confident a compromise will be reached in time.
Photo of the North Dakota State Capitol by MatthewUND 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 29, 2015 •
Arkansas State Legislature Adjourns Special Session
The First Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly adjourned on Thursday, May 28. Lawmakers spent much of the three day session discussing, and ultimately approving, a bill to move the state’s 2016 primary and nonpartisan judicial elections from May […]
The First Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly adjourned on Thursday, May 28.
Lawmakers spent much of the three day session discussing, and ultimately approving, a bill to move the state’s 2016 primary and nonpartisan judicial elections from May 20 to March 1.
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 22, 2015 •
Minnesota Legislature Likely to Convene Special Session
The Minnesota Legislature will likely convene a special session after Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the state’s education budget. Unless law makers can come to an agreement on an education budget before July 1, the state Department of Education will shut […]
The Minnesota Legislature will likely convene a special session after Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the state’s education budget. Unless law makers can come to an agreement on an education budget before July 1, the state Department of Education will shut down.
The special session will likely convene in the coming weeks, but due to renovations at the Capitol, legislators will meet outside of their chambers. Minnesota law requires the Legislature to convene inside the city limits of St. Paul.
Dayton has until Saturday, May 23, 2015, to sign or veto any other budget bills, or let them become law without his signature.
Photo of the Minnesota State Capitol dome by Mulad 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 19, 2015 •
Minnesota Legislature Adjourns
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 18, 2015. Legislators scrambled to pass legislation minutes before the rigid midnight deadline. Gov. Mark Dayton has three days to accept or reject budget bills. Dayton has stated on several occasions he plans to […]
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 18, 2015. Legislators scrambled to pass legislation minutes before the rigid midnight deadline. Gov. Mark Dayton has three days to accept or reject budget bills.
Dayton has stated on several occasions he plans to veto the education budget bill due to its lack of funding for half-day kindergarten. Should the governor veto that bill, a special session will be very likely.
According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk considers the special session “inevitable”. However, the Capitol building is undergoing renovation and therefore will not be a feasible location for a special session, should the governor convene one.
Dayton suggested the potential special session be held in a tent on the lawn of the Capitol, while area hotels offered their facilities as an alternative.
Photo of the Minnesota State Capitol by Jonathunder on Wikimedia Commons.
May 18, 2015 •
Missouri General Assembly Adjourns
The Missouri General Assembly adjourned sine die on Friday, May 15. Lawmakers in the House sent 31 bills to Gov. Jay Nixon while the Senate, after admitting nothing more was likely to get done, adjourned hours early of the 6 […]
The Missouri General Assembly adjourned sine die on Friday, May 15. Lawmakers in the House sent 31 bills to Gov. Jay Nixon while the Senate, after admitting nothing more was likely to get done, adjourned hours early of the 6 p.m. deadline.
Senate Democrats stalled nearly every action in the last week of session after the Republican majority used a procedural motion to end debate and force a vote on a right-to-work bill barring mandatory collection of union fees.
All legislation pending in the Senate died upon adjournment; Gov. Nixon is not expected to call a special session to consider the unfinished business.
Photo of the Missouri Capitol by Nickbigd on Wikimedia Commons.
May 18, 2015 •
Vermont Legislature Adjourns After Passing Lobbyist Disclosure Bill
The Vermont Legislature adjourned sine die Saturday, May 16, 2015 late in the evening after completing work on a new budget. The previous day, lawmakers passed a lobbyist disclosure bill to increase disclosure during the legislative session. If signed by […]
The Vermont Legislature adjourned sine die Saturday, May 16, 2015 late in the evening after completing work on a new budget. The previous day, lawmakers passed a lobbyist disclosure bill to increase disclosure during the legislative session.
If signed by the governor, it would be one of the strictest disclosure laws in the country, requiring monthly reports while the legislature is in session.
The bill also mandates lobbyist reports within 48 hours of running mass media campaigns of $1,000 or more.
Photo of the Vermont State House by Jared C. Benedict on Wikimedia Commons.
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.
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