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Colorado August Special Session Will Address Colorado AI Act

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Key point: Colorado lawmakers will have another opportunity to amend the Colorado AI Act. ...more

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113th Tennessee General Assembly: Public Safety Special Session Alert

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The 113th General Assembly adjourned its first of two annual regular sessions on April 21, 2023, approximately one month after the Covenant School shooting. Calls for school safety measures and gun control action in the...more

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Florida 2023 Special Session A: Property Insurance, Hurricane Relief, Tolls

On December 6, 2022, House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo issued a joint proclamation, officially convening the legislature into a special session December 12-16. During this five-day session,...more

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2022 Minnesota Legislative Update: Unfinished Work as Session Ends

Introduction - Despite a historic surplus, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on Sunday, May 22 with most of their work unfinished. This result was far different from the expectations of many when the Legislature...more

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Legislative Top 5: May 2022 #3

Sine Die - The Minnesota Legislature has adjourned sine die, and for many, it feels that is all that was accomplished this year. In spite of a global framework being agreed to—$4 billion each for taxes, spending and...more

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Florida Special Session Part 2: Property Insurance, Special Districts, and Data Privacy

On April 19, 2022, lawmakers gaveled in for Florida’s special session on Congressional redistricting, and the day prior Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he will issue a proclamation later this week to convene a second special...more

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The Dome Report, Issue 1, 2022: The West Virginia Legislature Starts 2022 at a Fast Pace

The West Virginia Legislature commenced its 60-day regular session on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 and proceeded to introduce and advance legislation at breakneck speed. However, it was the short special session, which...more

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Florida Special Session Update

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Lawmakers gathered in Tallahassee on Nov. 15, 2021, for a special session at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address his concerns over vaccination mandates, mask requirements and parental rights in schools. Over a...more

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Texas Legislative Update on Governor Abbott’s Special Session Agenda

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Today, Texas legislators will reconvene for a special session to address the 11 agenda items recently issued by Governor Abbott. This article summarizes the items up for discussion during the session, including two emergency...more

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Utah Legislative Update: February 2020

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As we reach the midpoint of the 2020 Utah Legislative Session, the state budget has emerged as this year’s theme. In early December 2019, the Legislature met in a Special Session to pass comprehensive tax reform that included...more

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Maine Legislature Passes Tax Conformity Legislation - Now Awaits Governor’s Signature

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In a special session, the Maine legislature passed tax conformity legislation on August 30, 2018, after having failed to pass this legislation prior to its spring adjournment. The legislation is now on the Governor’s desk...more

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Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Ethics Commission Disburses Funds to Clean Elections Candidates despite Biennial Budget Typo...more

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Utah Legislative Update: Summer 2018

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Governor Gary Herbert called the Utah Legislature into a July Special Session. July is often a month when the Utah legislature takes a break from meetings due to the Independence Day and Pioneer Day holidays bookending the...more

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Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Ranked-Choice Voting Process Determines Democratic Party Nominees: Janet Mills for Governor, Jared...more

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Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Shawn Moody Wins Republican Primary in First Round of Ranked Choice Voting; Democratic Nominee to be...more

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2018 Final Legislative Update Home - DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team Final Analysis

Promising a veto of the just-passed budget and tax bills, Gov. Phil Scott has called lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a planned three-day Special Session starting May 23....more

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House

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Special Session was an Active One - The First Special Session of the 128th Legislature was convened on Monday, 10/23/17 at 10:00 a.m. The Special Session covered several key legislative matters including marijuana retail...more

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The Revival of North Carolina General Assembly Special Sessions and Why They Matter

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Brief History of Special Sessions - In odd numbered years, after the North Carolina General Assembly adjourns its Long Session, the body typically abstains from lawmaking through the commencement of the Short Session the...more

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