 STATES IN SESSION
- The legislative bodies of the following jurisdictions are meeting in regular session this week: California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.
- Maine recessed May 16 to allow Governor Paul LePage (R) additional time to consider recently passed measures. Legislative leaders indicate that lawmakers are likely to return later this month to consider any further vetoes and complete the session.
- Wisconsin returns from recess May 22 for a veto session.
STATES OUT OF SESSION (OR SOON TO BE OUT)
- Colorado adjourned sine die May 9. The General Assembly also convened a special session May 14-16 to consider unfinished business. Governor John Hickenlooper (D) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has until June 8 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Connecticut adjourned sine die May 9, however the legislature is expected to reconvene for a special session in June to consider budget implementation bills. Governor Dannel Malloy (D) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has 15 days upon transmittal to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Iowa adjourned sine die May 9. Governor Terry Branstad (R) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has until June 12 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Minnesota adjourned sine die May 10. Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) -- who possesses a pocket veto -- has until May 24 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Virginia's special session adjourned sine die May 15.
- Maryland convened a special session (regarding the budget deficit) May 14-16.
- Alabama adjourned sine die May 16, however immediately convened a special session to address redistricting and other unfinished business. Governor Robert Bentley (R) -- who possesses a pocket veto -- has until May 26 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Kansas is slated to adjourn this week. Missouri is slated to adjourn May 18.
- Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas will not meet in 2012, unless called into special session.
GUBERNATORIAL DEADLINES
- Alaska Governor Sean Parnell (R) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has 20 days upon transmittal (excluding Sundays) to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie (D) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has until July 1 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley (D) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has until May 29 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant (R) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has 15 days upon transmittal (excluding Sundays) to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam (R) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has 10 days upon transmittal (excluding Sundays) to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
- Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin (D) -- who possesses a pocket veto -- has three days upon presentment to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
NEXT WEEK (May 20 - 26, 2012)
- Oklahoma is expected to adjourn May 25.
|