The legislature returned on Thursday, April 9, for the veto session, when lawmakers typically consider veto overrides, reconcile the budget, and pass any remaining legislation, often tax-related measures. This session lasted two days before both chambers adjourned early Saturday morning, April 11. Although this is our final legislative session update, we will continue to share information about the midterm elections, including key dates, voter registration resources, legis

Friday, March 27, was the First Adjournment of the legislature, marking the end of the regular Session. The legislature will break and return for the Veto Session on April 9th.  Deliberations during the Veto Session are limited to: overriding vetoes by the Governor, the Omnibus appropriations act, and the Omnibus reconciliations spending limit bill. By agreement, the legislature can suspend the rules to consider other legislation.

Friday, March 20, was the last day for non-exempt bills to be passed out of the second chamber. The legislature spent most of the week on the floor debating dozens of bills. The week took an unexpected turn when the House abruptly adjourned early Thursday afternoon without taking action on several bills it had planned to discuss. On Friday, non-exempt bills left on the calendar were procedurally dead for the session. Next week, legislators will alternate between floor debates