STATE SESSIONS INFORMATION

Twenty-four states are currently in regular session. The District of Columbia Council and U.S. Congress are also in session.

Florida is in recess as legislators negotiate the budget.

The following states adjourned their 2025 legislative sessions on the dates provided: Alabama (May 14) and Iowa and Missouri (May 15).

The following states are scheduled to adjourn their 2025 legislative sessions on the dates provided: Minnesota (May 19), Alaska (May 21), Oklahoma (May 30) and Illinois (May 31).

Maine began a special session on March 25 to finish up work on legislation following its adjournment on March 21. According to Yahoo News, Democrats moved to adjourn the regular session to speed up the timeline for the budget to take effect. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills then called the special session to allow legislators the ability to pass bills that have been carried over from the regular session.

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp had until May 14 to act on legislation or it became law without signature.

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson has until May 20 to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore has until May 27 to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has until June 6 to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has until June 14 to act on legislation or it is pocket vetoed. Hawaii Democratic Gov. Josh Green has until July 9 to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe has until July 14 to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey has 10 days from presentment, Sundays excluded, to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has 10 days from presentment to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has 10 days from presentment, Sundays excluded, to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has 14 days from presentment to act on legislation or it is pocket vetoed. Montana Republican Gov. Gregory Gianforte has 10 days from presentment to act on legislation it becomes law without signature. North Dakota Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong has 15 days from presentment, Sundays excluded, to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has five days from presentment, Sundays excluded, to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature. Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has 10 days from presentment, Sundays excluded, to act on legislation or it becomes law without signature.

Interim Committees/Prefiles

The following states are currently holding 2025 interim committee hearings and posting interim studies: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.

Special Elections

Massachusetts held a special election for the House 6^th Essex District on May 13. According to Salem News, Democrat Hannah Bowen defeated Republican Todd Rotondo with 73 percent of the vote.

Oklahoma held a special election for Senate District 8 on May 13. According to The Oklahoman, Republican Bryan Logan won the seat with 61.6 percent of the vote against Democrat Nathan Brewer and Independent candidate Steve Sanford.

The following seats are scheduled to be filled by special election on the dates provided: New York Senate District 22 (May 20) and South Carolina House District 50 (June 3).