Special Session Archives -

Around the States: 2021 Special Session Updates

Ryan StevensOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay Some state legislatures may be called into “special sessions” to address specific policy topics in addition to regular legislative meetings. ...

Legislative Session Special Session

October 22nd DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: Special Sessions Dominate and Delaware Bans Ghost Guns

Ryan StevensOctober 22, 2021October 22, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Jason Gillman from Pixabay This week was dominated by special sessions either taking place or being announced in various states around the country. Notably,...

Cannabis Special Session

Mississippi Medical Marijuana Draft Legislation Revealed: Special Session Coming

Ryan StevensOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens' image sources by nneem & 1778011 from Pixabay Last November, Mississippi voters approved a ballot referendum to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Now, lawmakers appear to...

Legislative Session Special Session

October 1st DMGS State Capital Weekly Recap: COVID-19 Emergency Powers Extended in One State and Mandate Overreach Examined in Another

Ryan StevensOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by RJA1988 from Pixabay This week saw plenty of action by lawmakers and governors across the country on various issues, notably COVID-19, special sessions, redistricting,...

Cannabis COVID-19 Education Labor Legislative Session Special Session

State Capital Weekly Recap: July 16th Edition

Ryan StevensJuly 16, 2021July 15, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens In this week’s State Capital Recap, lawmakers around the country addressed various issues including guaranteed income, medical and recreational marijuana, critical race theory, to-go cocktails, and more....

Gaming Special Session

DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Gaming Compact Bill

Ryan StevensJune 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by gepharts3d from Pixabay On April 23, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The historic compact...

COVID-19 Criminal Justice Reform Special Session

Virginia Special Session Re-Cap

Ryan StevensOctober 26, 2020October 23, 2020

What happened during Virginia's special legislative session? Virginia lawmakers met from August through October in an unusual special session featuring hand sanitizer stations, Plexiglas separators, masks, and video chats. On...

Budget Education Health Care Insurance Labor Special Session Tax

2020 Special Legislative Sessions

Ryan StevensAugust 12, 2020October 26, 2020

Photo by Stephan Müller on Pexels.com What is a “Special Session”? Unlike a regular legislative session, special sessions occur to deal with specific issues or topics. Usually, the scope of...

Category: Special Session