April 24, 2012 •
North Carolina Legislature Convenes Special Session
Regular session begins in May
The North Carolina General Assembly convened as scheduled for a special session on April 23, 2012.
Both the Senate and the House will meet again on April 25, at which time they are expected to adjourn until the scheduled regular legislative session begins on May 16, 2012.
Photo of North Carolina State Legislative Building by Jayron32 on Wikipedia.
March 26, 2012 •
Virginia Legislature Convenes Again
Special session to continue budget debate
Lawmakers began the 2012 Special Session I last week to consider budget bills including a two-year, $85 billion proposal.
The special session was convened immediately upon adjournment sine die of the 2012 regular session, but was in recess until Wednesday, March 21st.
The House and Senate adjourned in the afternoon on March 21st and will again convene this afternoon on Monday, March 26th to continue the special session.
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December 19, 2011 •
Washington State Legislature Adjourns
The second special session of the Washington State Legislature has adjourned sine die.
The 17 day special session which convened on November 28, 2011 adjourned late on December 14, 2011.
November 28, 2011 •
North Carolina Session Convenes
Session to Adjourn Tuesday
NORTH CAROLINA: A special session of the North Carolina General Assembly convened Sunday evening.
The session is scheduled to adjourn on Tuesday, November 29, 2011.
The session was called to consider bills vetoed by Governor Bev Perdue, revise redistricting plans, and address election law bills.
Photo of the North Carolina State Legislative Building by Jayron32 on Wikipedia.
November 23, 2011 •
Nebraska Special Session Adjourns
Legislature in Special Session Since November 1
The special session of the Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die on November 22, 2011.
The session, which began November 1, 2011, concerned the Keystone XL crude-oil pipeline project’s intended route through the state. The special session was called by Governor Dave Heinemen to focus on proposed bills intended to reroute the pipeline around a region of the state rich in groundwater. As a result of the session, two measures in relation to the pipeline were passed.
For more information about the measures passed and the special session, you can read the Legislature’s official news release, “Two pipeline measures approved; Legislature adjourns” on the Unicameral Update page.
Photo of the Nebraska Legislative Chamber by ensignbeedrill on Wikipedia.
November 15, 2011 •
North Dakota Special Session Ends
Disaster Relief and Redistricting
North Dakota lawmakers wrapped up a special session on Friday after providing millions of dollars in additional disaster relief and repealing a law requiring the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname.
The five-day special session also produced a new redistricting map and items related to the Environmental Protection Agency in an attempt to defend hydraulic fracturing in the state.
November 14, 2011 •
West Virginia Legislature Convenes Special Session
Election Results Certified
The West Virginia Legislature convened for a special session on November 13, 2011 to certify election results.
The house has adjourned sine die.
The senate will reconvene at 6 p.m. on November 14, 2011.
Photo of the West Virginia State House by Analogue Kid on Wikipedia.
November 2, 2011 •
Arizona Special Session Impeaches Independent Chairwoman
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission
A one-day special session of the Arizona Legislature was called by Governor Jan Brewer yesterday to impeach the chairwoman of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.
The Senate vote to impeach Chairwoman Colleen Coyle Mathis passed with the required two thirds majority. The chairwoman, a registered independent, was ousted with a party line vote of 21 Republican senators in favor of the removal and 6 Democratic senators opposed.
Governor Brewer alleges gross misconduct by Chairwoman Mathis in her role in the independent commission, which also has two democratic members and two republican members.
Photo of the Arizona State Capitol building by 2candle on Wikipedia.
October 27, 2011 •
News from Missouri
Special Legislative Session Ended Tuesday
Missouri’s special legislative session on economic development ended Tuesday, October 25, 2011 without an economic bill.
The Senate passed a motion to adjourn sine die.
The Seals of the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate by Tom Lemmens on Wikipedia.
October 24, 2011 •
Special Sessions Update
Maryland and South Dakota
MARYLAND: The Maryland General Assembly adjourned the special session to approve a congressional redistricting plan on October 20.
SOUTH DAKOTA: State lawmakers convened a special session on Monday, October 24. The purpose of the special session was to redraw the boundaries of the state’s voting districts.
September 29, 2011 •
Utah Special Session October 3
Governor Issues Proclamation
Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert has signed a proclamation to officially convene a special session of the Utah Legislature on Monday, October 3.
The Governor had earlier announced the date, but the proclamation formally outlines the purpose for the special session with seven legislative issues, including adding the presidential primary to the regular primary ballot, redistricting, and making changes to the workers’ compensation insurance requirements.
The Governor’s press release can be found here.
September 28, 2011 •
Maine Special Session Adjourns
Legislature Reaches Agreement on Redistricting
The special session of the Maine Legislature adjourned on September 27, 2011.
Lawmakers reached an agreement redrawing the state’s two congressional districts.
September 26, 2011 •
New Mexico Special Session Adjourned
No Deal Reached on Redistricting
The special session of the New Mexico Legislature adjourned on September 24, 2011.
The Legislature failed to reach a compromise on congressional redistricting, but passed a bill strengthening the preference given to New Mexico businesses bidding on state government contracts.
September 15, 2011 •
North Dakota Governor Calls Special Session
Session to address legislative redistricting and disaster relief
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has called a special legislative session to begin on November 7, 2011.
The session is expected to last five days and will address issues including legislative redistricting and disaster relief.
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