September 29, 2021 •
North Dakota Special Session for Redistricting Scheduled
North Dakota lawmakers announced they will convene on November 8 for a special session to adopt a redistricting plan and to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Gov. Doug Burgum has not called the Legislature into session as […]
North Dakota lawmakers announced they will convene on November 8 for a special session to adopt a redistricting plan and to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Gov. Doug Burgum has not called the Legislature into session as expected under House Bill 1397, which would permit lawmakers as much time as needed for the session.
If the Legislature calls itself into session, the session can only last four days.
Under the North Dakota Constitution, any bills passed after August 1 are effective 90 days after filing.
For the redistricting plan to take effect earlier, upon filing with the Office of Secretary of State, it must pass by a two-thirds vote of each house.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
September 29, 2021 •
Connecticut Special Session Adjourned Sine Die
The Connecticut General Assembly convened in a special session on September 27 to authorize an extension of Gov. Lamont’s emergency powers. The extension allows Gov. Lamont to continue to issue executive orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and allows […]
The Connecticut General Assembly convened in a special session on September 27 to authorize an extension of Gov. Lamont’s emergency powers.
The extension allows Gov. Lamont to continue to issue executive orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and allows his current orders to remain in effect.
The House adjourned sine die that afternoon, and the Senate followed suit the next day.
September 27, 2021 •
South Dakota Special Session for Attorney General Impeachment Scheduled
The South Dakota Legislature will convene a special session beginning November 9 to debate the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Ravnsborg was charged with two misdemeanors and received no jail time for hitting and killing Joe Boever in September […]
The South Dakota Legislature will convene a special session beginning November 9 to debate the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.
Ravnsborg was charged with two misdemeanors and received no jail time for hitting and killing Joe Boever in September of 2020.
Under the South Dakota Constitution, the Legislature may be convened in special session by the presiding officers of both houses upon the written request of two-thirds of the members of each house.
The Senate voted to proceed last week, and the House has more than the necessary 47 signatures to proceed.
The proclamation sets the special session to immediately follow a special session for redistricting on November 8.
Gov. Kristi Noem has repeatedly called for Ravnsborg’s resignation, but he refused to resign.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
September 27, 2021 •
Oklahoma Governor Announces Special Session on Redistricting
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature on November 15 to address redistricting issues caused by the delayed release of 2020 census data by the U.S. Census Bureau. The special session has been […]
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature on November 15 to address redistricting issues caused by the delayed release of 2020 census data by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The special session has been called solely for the purposes of redistricting Oklahoma’s congressional and legislative districts, and amending statutory candidacy and redistricting deadlines, including amending candidacy and residency deadlines, as made necessary by the U.S. Census Bureau’s failure to meet the deadline for production of decennial census data.
It is not clear how long the specials session will last.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting dates.
September 27, 2021 •
Senate Special Session Cancelled
The special session of the South Carolina Senate scheduled for October 12 has been cancelled. In a letter to senators, Senate President Harvey Peeler stated the session would be unnecessary citing delays in redistricting plans and House leaders’ refusal to […]
The special session of the South Carolina Senate scheduled for October 12 has been cancelled.
In a letter to senators, Senate President Harvey Peeler stated the session would be unnecessary citing delays in redistricting plans and House leaders’ refusal to reconvene on COVID-19 funding issues.
While the redistricting issue will still need to be addressed in a special session later this year, the COVID-19 funding issues, without the House’s willingness to reconvene on the issue, will have to wait until the 2022 session.
September 24, 2021 •
Special Session Announced
Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to convene on November 3. The special session will focus on redistricting, as well as to consider ratification of executive orders and confirmations of gubernatorial appointments.
Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to convene on November 3.
The special session will focus on redistricting, as well as to consider ratification of executive orders and confirmations of gubernatorial appointments.
September 23, 2021 •
Iowa Special Election Scheduled for October 12
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special election for House District 29 on October 12 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. Wes Breckenridge on September 10. There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly […]
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special election for House District 29 on October 12 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. Wes Breckenridge on September 10.
There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly by political parties.
The winning candidate will serve the remainder of Breckenridge’s term, which runs through 2022.
September 20, 2021 •
Special Session Announced
Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session of the Alabama Legislature to convene on September 27. The purpose of the special session is to address the state’s prison infrastructure. A copy of a draft bill has already been presented to […]
Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session of the Alabama Legislature to convene on September 27.
The purpose of the special session is to address the state’s prison infrastructure.
A copy of a draft bill has already been presented to the legislators containing a multi-phase plan including the construction of two new prison facilities and other necessary renovations to existing facilities, which will be funded in part by a $785 million bond issue and $400 million from federal COVID relief funding.
September 17, 2021 •
State Senate to Convene Special Session
The South Carolina Senate will convene for a special session on October 12. Senate President Harvey Peeler hopes to limit the session’s scope to federal COVID-19 funding and redistricting, as provided in the adjournment resolution passed in May. Leaders in […]
The South Carolina Senate will convene for a special session on October 12.
Senate President Harvey Peeler hopes to limit the session’s scope to federal COVID-19 funding and redistricting, as provided in the adjournment resolution passed in May.
Leaders in the state House have not announced any plans to convene.
September 15, 2021 •
Iowa Special Session for Redistricting Scheduled
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to convene a special legislative session on October 5 to consider and enact a plan of legislative and congressional districting. This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to convene a special legislative session on October 5 to consider and enact a plan of legislative and congressional districting.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
September 15, 2021 •
Alaska Legislature Adjourns
The Alaska Legislature adjourned the third special session on September 14 after passing House Bill 3003. The bill allocates $1,100 to each eligible Alaskan from the Permanent Fund Dividend. While the third session did resolve one problem, there are other […]
The Alaska Legislature adjourned the third special session on September 14 after passing House Bill 3003.
The bill allocates $1,100 to each eligible Alaskan from the Permanent Fund Dividend.
While the third session did resolve one problem, there are other questions left on the table.
To answer them, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced he will call a fourth special session beginning October 1 to address issues with the state’s financial structure and the Permanent Fund Dividend.
September 13, 2021 •
Gov. Brown to call Special Session
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced she is calling a special legislative session to adopt the new congressional and legislative district maps. The session will commence September 20, leaving the Legislature seven days to finalize the maps before the September 27 […]
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced she is calling a special legislative session to adopt the new congressional and legislative district maps.
The session will commence September 20, leaving the Legislature seven days to finalize the maps before the September 27 deadline.
Lawmakers have an arduous task during this special session as Oregon added an additional congressional district as a result of the 2020 census.
September 10, 2021 •
Kentucky Lawmakers End Special Session
The first special session of the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned sine die on September 9. Lawmakers passed five bills in the three days of the special session shifting power away from Gov. Andy Beshear to local governments to address the […]
The first special session of the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned sine die on September 9.
Lawmakers passed five bills in the three days of the special session shifting power away from Gov. Andy Beshear to local governments to address the pandemic.
This does not affect lobbyist reporting.
September 9, 2021 •
Illinois Lawmakers Return to Capitol to Consider Ethics Bill
The Illinois House of Representatives has returned to Springfield for a special session starting at noon today to consider urgent energy legislation and vote on the amendatory veto of Senate Bill 539 issued by Gov. JB Pritzker in August. The […]
The Illinois House of Representatives has returned to Springfield for a special session starting at noon today to consider urgent energy legislation and vote on the amendatory veto of Senate Bill 539 issued by Gov. JB Pritzker in August.
The Senate adopted the change on August 31, but the House rejected the change with a vote taken late in the evening after some members had left the session.
The bill expands state lobbyist registration requirements to the local level; prohibits all fundraising statewide during legislative sessions; expands revolving door restrictions; and requires certain consultants hired by a lobbyist or lobbying entity to register and report.
If the Amendatory Veto is accepted the bill will be effective January 1, 2022.
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