WHO'S IN?

• The legislative bodies of the following jurisdictions are meeting in regular session: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
• The sixth special session (tax reform) of the California Legislature -- convened in 2009 -- continues to meet. The Legislature also continues an eighth special session -- convened in 2010 -- relating to the budget deficit.
• Arizona began a budget-related special session -- concurrent with the regular session -- March 8.

WHO'S OUT (OR SOON TO BE OUT)?

• Oregon adjourned its supplemental session February 25. Governor Ted Kulongoski (D) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has until April 8 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
• Arkansas recessed its budget session February 25 and formally adjourned sine die March 4.
• Nevada adjourned a special session related to the state's budget deficit February 28.
• New Mexico adjourned a special session March 4 after finalizing a spending plan for the next fiscal year. Governor Bill Richardson (D) has until March 10 to sign or veto regular session legislation and until March 24 to consider legislation passed during the special session.
• Wyoming adjourned sine die March 5. Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) -- who does not possess a pocket veto -- has until March 20 to sign or veto legislation that reaches his desk.
• Utah and Washington are scheduled to adjourn March 11.
• Virginia and West Virginia are scheduled to adjourn March 13.
• Indiana is scheduled to adjourn March 14.

WHO'S IN LONG-TERM RECESS?

• The regular biennial session of North Carolina remains in mid-term recess and reconvenes May 12.
• Montana, North Dakota, and Texas will not convene in 2010 unless called into special session.