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 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 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 8, 2015 •
Florida Legislature Announces Special Session Dates
The Florida Legislature will return for a special session from June 1 to June 20, 2015. Among the topics on the agenda is the state budget, a major point of contention between the two chambers. The House recently adjourned the […]
The Florida Legislature will return for a special session from June 1 to June 20, 2015. Among the topics on the agenda is the state budget, a major point of contention between the two chambers.
The House recently adjourned the regular session early, citing an insurmountable disagreement with the Senate over expanding Medicaid.
A compromise must be reached prior to July 1, the beginning of the state’s fiscal year.
May 4, 2015 •
Idaho Governor Calls Special Session
Gov. Butch Otter announced a special legislative session will begin on May 18, 2015. After adjourning in early April, lawmakers will return to resolve amendments to a child support law. The law is a prerequisite for receiving federal funds to […]
Gov. Butch Otter announced a special legislative session will begin on May 18, 2015. After adjourning in early April, lawmakers will return to resolve amendments to a child support law.
The law is a prerequisite for receiving federal funds to assist in child support enforcement.
Legislators have until June 12 to come to an agreement.
Photo of the Idaho State Capitol by Maxbatt in Wikimedia Commons.
April 30, 2015 •
North Dakota Adjourns with Special Session Possible
The Legislature adjourned sine die on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, with the possibility of a special session to resolve differences in the budget bill for the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS). If NDPERS is not able to operate […]
The Legislature adjourned sine die on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, with the possibility of a special session to resolve differences in the budget bill for the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS).
If NDPERS is not able to operate through the 2015-17 biennium on a continuing appropriation, a special session will be necessary.
By adjourning on 78th day of the session, lawmakers allowed for a two-day special session without exceeding the 80-day limit.
April 27, 2015 •
WA Legislature Plans Special Session Beginning April 29, 2015
The 2015 regular session of the Washington State Legislature adjourned sine die on April 26, 2015. However, legislators did not come to an agreement on the state’s budget. Therefore, the Legislature will convene a special session on Wednesday, April 29, […]
The 2015 regular session of the Washington State Legislature adjourned sine die on April 26, 2015.
However, legislators did not come to an agreement on the state’s budget.
Therefore, the Legislature will convene a special session on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in order to complete the budget process.
Photo of the Washington State Capitol by Nicopoley on Wikimedia Commons.
April 23, 2015 •
Arkansas Adjourns with Special Session Possible
The Legislature formally adjourned sine die on April 22, 2015, but with the possibility of a special session later this year. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has indicated he will likely call legislators back to address the state’s Medicaid expansion. A legislative […]
The Legislature formally adjourned sine die on April 22, 2015, but with the possibility of a special session later this year.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has indicated he will likely call legislators back to address the state’s Medicaid expansion.
A legislative task force is expected to issue a recommendation for an alternative program to the state’s private option Medicaid expansion.
Photo of the Arkansas State Capitol by jglazer75 on Wikimedia Commons.
December 5, 2014 •
Illinois House Adjourns Sine Die
The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned its two-year legislative session sine die on Wednesday, December 3. Some state business will be left until Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner and a new General Assembly take office in January. It is possible, however, […]
The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned its two-year legislative session sine die on Wednesday, December 3.
Some state business will be left until Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner and a new General Assembly take office in January. It is possible, however, for outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn to call a special session to force a vote on legislation increasing the minimum wage before he leaves office.
The Senate did not formally adjourn and will sit in session on January 13.
Photo of the Illinois Capitol Building by Daniel Schwen on Wikimedia Commons.
December 2, 2014 •
Missouri Governor Changes Mind: No special session
In an about-face, Gov. Jay Nixon announced a special session is not necessary. After alerting the Legislature he was planning on calling a special session, legislative leaders suggested the governor already possessed the power required to ensure Missouri Highway Patrol […]
In an about-face, Gov. Jay Nixon announced a special session is not necessary.
After alerting the Legislature he was planning on calling a special session, legislative leaders suggested the governor already possessed the power required to ensure Missouri Highway Patrol officers and Missouri National Guard troops were paid for the time spent dealing with unrest in Ferguson.
The governor agreed with the leadership’s suggested interpretation of the law and declared the special session no longer necessary.
Photo of the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the south entrance of the Missouri State Capitol by Nickbigd on Wikimedia Commons.
December 1, 2014 •
Missouri Governor Plans to Call Special Session
Gov. Jay Nixon has informed legislative leaders he would be calling a special session to address funding issues related to the deployment of Missouri National Guard troops and Missouri State Highway Patrol officers in the city of Ferguson. Gov. Nixon […]
Gov. Jay Nixon has informed legislative leaders he would be calling a special session to address funding issues related to the deployment of Missouri National Guard troops and Missouri State Highway Patrol officers in the city of Ferguson.
Gov. Nixon has yet to issue a formal call with the convening date for the session, but has stated he will do so shortly.
Photo of Gov. Jay Nixon by Bernard Pollack on Wikimedia Commons.
November 24, 2014 •
Puerto Rico Begins Special Legislative Session
Legislators will meet beginning Monday, November 24, 2014 in a special session. Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla called a special session to debate an increase in an oil tax in an attempt to bolster the financial standing of the Highway and […]
Legislators will meet beginning Monday, November 24, 2014 in a special session.
Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla called a special session to debate an increase in an oil tax in an attempt to bolster the financial standing of the Highway and Transportation Authority.
Photo of the Capitol of Puerto Rico courtesy of Mtmelendez on Wikimedia Commons.
September 12, 2014 •
Nevada Legislature Adjourns Special Session
The Nevada Legislature adjourned its special session on September 11, 2014, after sending four bills to the governor. The four bills were a tax incentive package designed to bring a Tesla Motors battery factory to the state. Photo of the […]
The Nevada Legislature adjourned its special session on September 11, 2014, after sending four bills to the governor.
The four bills were a tax incentive package designed to bring a Tesla Motors battery factory to the state.
Photo of the Nevada Legislature courtesy of Dave Parker on Wikimedia Commons.
September 10, 2014 •
Nevada Legislature Begins Special Session to Consider Tesla Incentives
Gov. Brian Sandoval ordered the Nevada Legislature into special session beginning Wednesday, September 10, 2014. The purpose of the special session is to consider tax breaks offered to Tesla Motors in exchange for locating a battery plant in Nevada. Photo […]
Gov. Brian Sandoval ordered the Nevada Legislature into special session beginning Wednesday, September 10, 2014.
The purpose of the special session is to consider tax breaks offered to Tesla Motors in exchange for locating a battery plant in Nevada.
Photo of the Nevada Legislature courtesy of Dave Parker on Wikimedia Commons.
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