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As the end of the 2025 Legislative Session draws near, those who still harbor hope for the legislative process look ahead to next year — with study committees. Everyone’s favorite way to see lawmakers and lobbyists in...more
Governor’s Budget Recommendations - Gov. Josh Stein this week unveiled his state budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years. Entitled “North Carolina Strong,” it details a number of themes: improving public...more
Wednesday marked “Keeping Georgia Wild Day” at the State Capitol, and while the moniker might elicit a variety of memories from lawmakers and lobbyists of shenanigans under the Gold Dome, the day’s festivities were focused on...more
As Maryland’s 477th legislative session quickly approaches, and with a $2.9 billion budget shortfall looming, lawmakers will have to make tough decisions to address the state’s largest budget shortfall since the Great...more
The 113th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned sine die on April 25, 2024. The session was dominated by debate over the size and scope of the $1.6 billion legislative fix to the state franchise tax that naturally dashed plans...more
On Friday, Florida legislators officially concluded the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. Prior to the symbolic drop of the hanky to signify the end of this year’s session, lawmakers were able to pass a balanced state budget...more
The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on October 25 after enacting a biennial two-year budget and acting on bills on a variety of topics. Legislators are scheduled to return for next year’s session starting April...more
After weeks of negotiations, legislators on Friday passed the budget bill and sent it to Gov. Roy Cooper, who indicated he will let it become law without his signature. In addition, members this week acted on bills on a...more
Legislators this week began to negotiate on the budget bill and acted on various other bills. Budget Negotiations - As expected, the House on Wednesday voted not to concur in the Senate version of the budget bill (H...more
Senators began working on the budget bill this week and members considered bills on many topics. Given the approach of the May 4 crossover deadline (the date by which policy bills must pass one chamber to remain eligible),...more
Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed the health care bill that could expand Medicaid coverage, the House released its budget bill, and the House passed the sports wagering bill. Medicaid Expansion - Gov. Cooper on Monday...more
The week of March 6-10, Governor Roy Cooper delivered the State of the State Address on Monday, March 6, to a joint session of the North Carolina General Assembly. The Republican response was given by Lieutenant Governor...more
Post-funnel, the legislature’s focus narrowed to the bills that are still “alive.” Only legislation that has been voted out of committee in its chamber of origin is eligible for further consideration. As we noted last week,...more
Legislative leaders this week announced an agreement on Medicaid expansion in addition to continuing work on the state budget bill and considering other bills. Medicaid Expansion - If enacted, the agreement to expand...more
Legislators this week began work on the budget bill and acted on a variety of bills. Budget Work - As a first step in the 2023 budget bill process, legislators this week met jointly in Appropriations Committee...more
The North Carolina General Assembly had its ceremonial opening on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol on Wednesday, January 25 to begin the 2023-24 biennium....more
Legislators continued work on the budget bill this week and considered other bills on various topics. Although the end of the 2022 session may be a few weeks away, it is uncertain whether bills on a number of notable topics...more
This week, the Senate passed some notable bills while both chambers continued work on the budget bill behind closed doors. Senate Health Care Bill - The Senate this week passed a health care bill (H 149) that would...more
This week at the General Assembly, budget conferees worked on the budget bill, and legislators considered various other bills. Budget Bill - Legislators from both chambers this week continued work in a conference...more
This week at the North Carolina General Assembly, the Senate confirmed a new DEQ Secretary, budget conferees worked on the budget bill and legislators considered various other bills. Senate Confirms Former Brooks Pierce...more
Just after midnight, the 2021 Legislative Session concluded with many legislative measures sneaking in under the wire—and many others lying dead on the House and Senate floors. The House and Senate compromise on the FY22...more
This week at the General Assembly, Legislators passed bills redrawing State Legislative district maps and took action on some mini-budget bills. They have left Raleigh and are expected to return for voting sessions the week...more
This week at the General Assembly without a budget veto override or new budget bill, legislators considered bills on a variety of topics as we inched closer to the end of session. Budget Bill (H966) & Supplemental...more
The General Assembly began discussions of some of the more controversial subjects this week. Bills debated in committee included proposals to expand gaming options in the state, to require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE...more
The 80th Regular Session of the Nevada State Legislature convened on February 4, 2019 and will continue through June 4, 2019. In this session, Nevada makes history as the first state in the country with a majority-female...more