While several states, like Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and others, do not have any deadline for bill introductions or filings, some states do. Below is a list of important bill filing deadlines in nine states to help prepare for the 2023 legislative sessions.
Arizona bill introduction deadline:
Monday, February 6, 2023
California bill filing deadline:
Friday, February 17, 2023
Colorado bill filing deadline:
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
New Mexico bill introduction deadline:
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Oregon bill introduction deadline:
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Texas bill filing deadline:
Friday, March 10, 2023
Utah bill introduction deadline:
Friday, January 27, 2023
Vermont bill filing deadline:
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Virginia pre-filing deadline:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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