STATE SESSIONS INFORMATION

Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vermont are currently in regular session. The District of Columbia Council, Puerto Rico and U.S. Congress are also in regular session.

 

Nebraska adjourned its 2026 legislative session on April 17.

 

The following states are expected to adjourn their 2026 legislative session on the dates provided: Tennessee (April 24), Arizona (April 25) Connecticut (May 6), Arkansas (May 7), Hawaii (May 8), Colorado (May 14), Missouri (May 15), Minnesota (May 18), Alaska (May 20), Oklahoma (May 29) and Illinois (May 31).

 

Iowa was scheduled to adjourn on the 100^th day of the session on April 21, but legislators were not finished with their work. According to CBS 2, the legislature is still considering bills and sending proposals to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds as the session continues past its deadline.

 

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order calling a special session to convene on April 14. According to the Wisconsin Examiner, Republican lawmakers asked for a few days to consider a constitutional amendment that would end partisan gerrymandering in legislative districts. Legislators met on April 16 to postpone any decision making to a future date.

 

Utah held a special session on April 16 for the Senate to consent to state government appointments made by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox.

 

The Virginia General Assembly passed a joint resolution asking Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call for a special session to begin in April. According to 29 News, the legislature convened April 22 for a special session focused on responding to bills Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger amended.

 

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation to hold a special session between April 20-24, which has officially been pushed back. According to News 6, in a memo by Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Bartow, it was announced that the special session will convene on April 28 and last through May 1. The session will focus on redistricting congressional maps, AI and a proposed “medical freedom” bill.

 

Maine adjourned its regular session one day early on April 14. According to Maine Public, lawmakers could be called back to reconvene on April 29 to deal with any gubernatorial vetoes.

 

Upcoming governor signing deadlines (become law without signature unless otherwise specified):

 

Georgia (Kemp) – May 12

Alabama (Ivey) – 10 days or pocket vetoed

Idaho (Little), Kansas (Kelly), Kentucky (Beshear) and Maine (Mills) – 10 days, Sundays excepted

Florida (DeSantis) – 15 days from presentment

Maryland (Moore) – 30 days from presentment

Wisconsin (Evers) – six days from presentment, Sundays excepted

 

The following states are currently holding 2026 interim committee hearings and posting interim studies: Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas House and Senate, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

 

Special Elections

 

The following seats are scheduled to be filled by special election on the dates provided: Texas Senate District 4 (May 2), Michigan Senate District 35 (May 5), Georgia House District 177 (May 15), Pennsylvania House District 196 (May 19), Georgia Senate District 7 (May 19), Maine House District 29 (June 9) and Louisiana House District 39 (June 27).