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Major topics in the 2015 state legislative sessions
This page is a collection of issues and themes in the 2015 state legislative sessions.
If a state does not have a major issues section below, it means Ballotpedia staff did not write about major issues in that legislative session.
Alabama State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from March 3 through June 4. The legislature held a special session from July 13 to August 11. The legislature held a second special session from September 8 to September 16.[1]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included a $265 million deficit in the state's General Fund. If left unchecked, this deficit was expected to reach nearly $700 million in a few years' time. This fund provides money for the judicial branch, prisons, Medicaid and state troopers.[2]
Alaska State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the state budget. Decreasing oil prices created a multi-billion dollar shortfall, so legislators looked to find cuts and improved efficiencies.[3]
Arizona State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 to April 2. The legislature convened a special session from October 28 to October 30, to settle a school funding inflation lawsuit. Legislators in the special session passed a $3.5 billion, 10-year deal for school funding.[4]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included a $520 million budget deficit, settling a school funding inflation lawsuit and the state's college, and career ready standards.[5]
Arkansas General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2. The legislature had a special session from May 26 to May 28.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included Medicaid expansion, tax cuts, prisons, abortion, same-sex marriage, and education reforms.[6]
California State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included medical marijuana, tuition in the University of California system, a proposed tax increase, internet privacy, regulation of web-based businesses, and healthcare for illegal immigrants.[7]
Colorado General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 through May 6.[8]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included energy development, the medical marijuana industry, tax refunds, and gun restrictions passed during the 2013 legislative session.[9]
Connecticut General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 through June 3. The legislature held a two-day special session from June 29 to June 30. The legislature held a one-day special session on December 8.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included a projected state budget deficit, transportation infrastructure, job expansion, lowering electricity costs for consumers, and domestic violence restraining orders.[10]
Delaware General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 through June 30.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the annual budget, adding e-cigarettes to the Clean Indoor Air Act, and gun control.[11]
Florida State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1. The first special session was held from June 1 to June 19. The second special session was held from August 10 to August 21. A third special session was held from October 19 to November 5.[12]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included Gov. Rick Scott's (R) proposed $77 billion annual budget, water quality, and the use of testing to evaluate students across the state.[13]
Georgia General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included medical marijuana, driver's licenses for those with lawful alien status and another look at Sen. Joshua McKoon's (R) religious freedom bill that created controversy in the last session. Medical marijuana previously stalled in the legislature after the two chambers could not agree on a bill.[14]
Hawaii State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 21 through May 7. The legislature convened a two-day special session on November 5 over judicial nominees.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the general excise tax, medical marijuana, and homelessness.[15]
Idaho State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11. The legislature had a one-day special session on May 18 about child support enforcement.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included increased education funding, infrastructure improvements, tax reductions, government transparency, and additions to the state's Human Rights Act.[16]
Illinois General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).[17]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included a potential income tax increase, a statewide minimum wage and federal healthcare funding.[18]
Indiana General Assembly
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In 2015, the General Assembly was in session from January 6 through April 29.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included an increase in education funding, funding for roads and bridges, Sunday alcohol sales, and funding 2014's criminal code overhaul.[19]
Iowa General Assembly
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5 (extended session).
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included road funding, state budget, income tax cuts, broadband expansion, school calendars, local option sales taxes, medical marijuana, eminent domain, banning traffic cameras, and a sales tax increase.[20]
Kansas State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through June 12.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included closing a projected $279 million budget shortfall, K-12 funding, and a possible privatization of public employee pensions.[21]
Kentucky General Assembly
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 6 through March 23.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included heroin abuse, telecom deregulation, and the solvency of the state teacher pension system.[22]
Louisiana State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from April 13 through June 11.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included a $1.6 billion deficit, increases in the cigarette and gasoline taxes, the Common Core education standards, marijuana legislation, and religious freedom legislation.[23][24][25][26]
Maine State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from December 3, 2014, through July 16, 2015 (extended session).
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the state economy, government financial aid, and energy policy.[27]
Maryland General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 14 through April 13.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the state budget shortfall, expanding charter schools, marijuana decriminalization, fracking, and heroin overdoses.[28]
Massachusetts General Court
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7, 2015, through January 5, 2016.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the state budget deficit.[29]
Michigan State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 14 through December 17.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included energy policy and a possible repeal of the state's prevailing wage law.[30][31]
Minnesota State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included how to manage a $1 billion surplus, a possible gasoline tax increase, road and bridge maintenance, education funding, and the state health care exchange.[32]
Mississippi State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included education funding, tax relief, and contract reform.[33]
Missouri General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 through May 15.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included Ferguson, ethics legislation, K-12 student transfers, and teacher tenure.[34][35]
Montana State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 5 through April 28.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included Medicaid expansion, funding for preschool programs, infrastructure, charter schools, and the Flathead Water Rights Compact.[36]
Campaign finance regulation
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On April 22, 2015, Gov. Steve Bullock (D) signed new campaign finance regulations requiring previously-anonymous groups to report campaign contributions in state elections. SB 289 requires disclosure from any group spending money on "electioneering communications" or contributing to candidates starting with the statewide election in 2016. The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Duane Ankney (R), passed the state House 51-48 and went to the governor's desk after a 30-20 vote in the state Senate. Eight Republican senators and 10 Republican members of the state House joined their Democratic colleagues to approve SB 289.[37][38]
Ankney and state Sen. Frank Garner (R) joined Bullock during the bill signing on April 22. Garner was a vocal advocate for campaign finance regulation due to a run-in in early 2015 with Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP). The group sent postcards mobilizing residents of Garner's district to attend a town meeting following the legislator's refusal to sign an AFP pledge opposing Medicaid expansion. Ankney and Garner rallied Republican votes in the state Senate by highlighting the benefits of campaigning on regulating money from anonymous groups.[38]
Bullock made the following statement about SB 289 during the signing ceremony:
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Montana is now back to having legitimate elections instead of the auctions we — for a brief time — held every two years...And we are on our way back to having elected officials that are finally accountable to the citizens they represent instead of some special interest and their bundles of dark money. Beginning in the next election for state races, Montanans will be able to accurately judge and understand the political attacks that have become so common in our elections, and they’ll have the opportunity to see who is funding the attacks. [39] |
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| —The Montana Standard, (2015)[38] | ||
The Montana Republican Party criticized Bullock for hypocrisy due to his role on the National Governors Association. A statement released by the party concluded, "Bullock only believes in transparency as long as he doesn’t have to tell Montanans where all his undisclosed, unlimited corporate cash is coming from."[38]
Nebraska State Senate
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 to May 29.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included school funding, prison reform, the budget, and taxes.[40][41]
Nevada State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from February 2 through June 1. The legislature held a four-day special session from December 16 to December 19 on tax abatements and tax credits.[42]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included business licensing fees, construction defect reform, organized labor reform, education reform, Voter ID, legalizing recreational marijuana, and economic development.[43]
New Hampshire General Court
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 to July 1.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included taxes, workers’ compensation, filing the $50-million budget gap, minimum wage increases, and casinos.[44][45]
New Jersey State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 through January 11, 2016.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included pension reform, funding the Transportation Trust Fund, property taxes, and bills aimed at improving the economic climate in Atlantic City after the closing of three casinos in a short span of time.[46]
New Mexico State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 20 through March 21. A one-day special session took place on June 8.[47]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included making New Mexico a right-to-work state, repeal of drivers licenses for the undocumented, and an increase in the minimum wage.[48]
New York State Legislature
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 through June 25.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included lifting the cap on charter schools, increasing the minimum wage, criminal justice reform, campaign financing, and ethics reform.[49][50]
General Assembly of North Carolina
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 14 through September 30.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the budget shortfall, Medicaid expansion, increased teacher pay, coal ash clean up, and reforming the state's tax structure.[51] Legislators and Governor Pat McCrory (R) disagreed over religious exemptions for local officials issuing marriage licenses, which is detailed here.
North Dakota Legislative Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 6 through April 29.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included funding for oil country, Common Core education standards, income taxes, and higher education funding.[52]
Ohio General Assembly
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 5 through December 16.[53]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included raising the minimum wage, expanding Medicaid eligibility, and increase accountability for charter schools.[54]
Oklahoma State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from February 2 through May 22.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included dealing with the $300 million budget shortfall, funding for roads and bridges, criminal justice reform, school choice, and healthcare.[55][56]
Oregon State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from February 2 through July 6.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included raising the minimum wage, a transportation package to fix roads and bridges, environmental legislation on the state's low-carbon fuel standard, and funding education.[57]
Pennsylvania General Assembly
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In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 6 through December 31.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included a severance tax on shale gas, pension reforms, liquor privatization, and judicial reforms.[58]
Rhode Island General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 6 through June 25.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included a budget deficit estimated at $200 million, social security tax reform, a structural deficit expected to reach $400 million by 2019, education funding, and ending homelessness among the state's veterans.[59]
South Carolina State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4. The legislature had a veto session from June 16 to July 9.[60]
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 session included the South Carolina Supreme Court ruling on rural school equity, roads, gas prices, and criminal domestic violence. The court issued a ruling in a 21-year-old funding lawsuit and directed the legislature to provide a solution to inequity for rural schools in the state. However, lawmakers were given no direction by the state's highest court, and were forced to develop a plan on their own.[61]
South Dakota State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 to March 30.
Major issues in 2015
Republicans and Democrats both expressed differing opinions on the major issues that the legislature would be tackling in 2015. According to State Rep. Alex Jensen (R), lawmakers would focus on infrastructure and transportation issues. This included a Senate bill (S.B.1) that proposed the use of county and local taxes to fund road projects. Democrats, on the other hand, would focus on teacher pay (a recurring issue in front of the state's legislature) and the expansion of Medicaid.[62]
Tennessee General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 through April 22.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues for the 2015 legislative session included health, education, and finances.[63] Of particular focus was Governor Bill Haslam's (R) "Insure Tennessee" plan. The two-year pilot program would give access to healthcare coverage to those living in the state that do not currently have health insurance or had limited options.[64]
Texas State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 through June 1.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included transportation funding, especially funding of the Texas Department of Transportation. A bill meant to help alleviate funding issues within the agency died in the last legislative session, leaving the issue to the 2015 legislative session. Officials from the agency told lawmakers they needed an additional $4 billion a year to maintain the state's current traffic levels.[65]
Utah State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12. The legislature held a special session on August 19, 2015, on prison relocation.
Major issues in 2015
The major issue facing the Utah State Legislature was the quality of Utah's air. State Representative Patrice Arent (D) told reporters that clean-air bills were expected to receive support from both sides of the aisle because of an understanding that poor air quality can negatively impact the state's economy. According to Arent, bills the legislature considered in 2015 included funding for mass-transit, money for clean-air programs, and potential tax credits for energy-efficient vehicles.[66]
Vermont State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 through May 16.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues for the 2015 legislative session included the budget, the clean-up of Lake Champlain, energy concerns, education reform to stem the growth of property taxes, and reforms to the state's child welfare system.[67]
Virginia General Assembly
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 14 through February 28.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included job creation and education, the latter being especially important to Republicans according to State Senator Mark Obenshain (R). Obenshain noted that Democrats were especially focused on firearm ownership regulation issues. Both parties expressed their desire to work towards improving Virginia's economy.[68]
Washington State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27, and June 28 to July 10.[69]
West Virginia State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 14 through March 14.
Major issues in 2015
Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included education, infrastructure, business retention, and the state's budget. All four issues were to top the agenda for the last legislative session, but the state's water crisis took center stage instead. With the water issue under the control, lawmakers expected to be able to focus on the planned issues.[70]
Wisconsin State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
Major issues in 2015
Like many states, the issue that topped the Wisconsin State Legislature's to-do list was the state's budget. Wisconsin faced a $2.2 million budget shortfall, and lawmakers were forced to address the issue before any other projects. The Republican agenda also focused on reducing the size of government, tax cuts, entitlement reform, and school accountability. The Democrats, on the other hand, emphasized their interest in raising the minimum wage and income inequality.
Wyoming State Legislature
- See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
Major issues in 2015
Medicaid and the state's budget topped the list of major issues in the 2015 legislative session for Wyoming. The state considered options to expand Medicaid coverage for the thousands of working poor in the state, but Governor Matt Mead (R) and Senator Charles Scott (R) proposed competing plans, and House Republicans looked to block any expansion of the program.[71]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ al.com, "Gov. Robert Bentley: Divorce, ALGOV, special session and what we know now," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ AL.com, "What big issues will the Alabama Legislature solve in 2015? Let us know in the poll and comments," December 31, 2014
- ↑ KTUU, "Alaska Legislature to get underway; budget a big issue," January 20, 2015
- ↑ Arizona State Legislature, "Statement from Senator Driggs on education funding plan," accessed October 30, 2015
- ↑ AZ Ed News, "Arizona legislators on the budget, education funding and standards," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Houston Chronicle, "Things to watch in 2015 Arkansas legislative session," January 10, 2015
- ↑ The Sacramento Bee, "Key issues for returning California Legislature," January 5, 2015
- ↑ Colorado General Assembly, accessed September 23, 2015
- ↑ thedenverchannel.com, "Tax refunds at top of list for Colorado lawmakers," January 5, 2015
- ↑ The Register Citizen, "Connecticut budget deficit, transportation among top session issues," January 4, 2015
- ↑ WDEL, "Delaware's finances likely to be a major focus at Leg Hall in 2015," January 23, 2015
- ↑ WFTV, "Florida Legislature announces 19-day special session," October 6, 2015
- ↑ Fort Myers News-Press, "SWFL front and center come 2015 legislative session," January 28, 2015
- ↑ WRBL, "A preview of the 2015 Georgia legislative session," January 16, 2015
- ↑ KHON, "Lawmakers eye taxes, medical marijuana for next legislative session," January 19, 2015
- ↑ Teton Valley News, "A sneak peek at the 2015 legislature," January 8, 2015
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "Main page," accessed February 4, 2021
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Rauner-Madigan showdown looms in 2015," December 4, 2014
- ↑ indianapublicmedia.org, "4 Issues To Watch In The Upcoming State Legislative Session," January 3, 2015
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "10 key issues facing Iowa Legislature in 2015," January 12, 2015
- ↑ Associated Press, "Fiscal issues to drive Kansas lawmakers' session," December 28, 2014
- ↑ The Enquirer, "Ky. heroin bills raise hope, face skepticism," January 5, 2015
- ↑ The Times-Picayune, "2015 Louisiana Legislature: What to expect from Bobby Jindal, lawmakers," April 11, 2015
- ↑ American Press, "How different will session be?" April 12, 2015
- ↑ Bossier Press-Tribune, "Jindal taps budget, education, relgious freedom as major 2015 session issues," April 13, 2015
- ↑ Gannett Louisiana, "Marijuana fight returning to Legislature this session," April 12, 2015
- ↑ Maine Public Broadcasting, "Maine Democrats and Republicans Lay out Priorities for Upcoming Legislative Session," December 23, 2014
- ↑ The Washington Post, "As Md. legislative session nears, uncertainty about Hogan’s agenda," January 10, 2015
- ↑ State House News Service, "DeLeo, Rosenberg won't rule out tax increases in face of budget deficit," January 8, 2015
- ↑ MLive, "Q&A with Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof: Energy policy, prevailing wage repeal on agenda," January 20, 2015
- ↑ MLive, "Michigan Republicans making new push for prevailing wage repeal in state Legislature," January 15, 2015
- ↑ Daily Globe, "Lawmakers face long list of issues," January 4, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Watchdog, "Plenty of issues for Mississippi Legislature to tackle in 2015," January 2, 2015
- ↑ KMBC-TV, "Things to know for 2015 Missouri legislative session," January 6, 2015
- ↑ St. Louis Public Radio, "Student Transfers Top List Of Pre-Filed Education Bills Facing Legislators," December 29, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "Montana Legislature: Top issues for 2015 session," January 22, 2015
- ↑ LegiScan, "MT SB289," accessed May 1, 2015
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.3 The Montana Standard, "Bullock signs campaign finance bill into law, forces 'dark money' groups to report," April 22, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Norfolk Daily News, "Taxes, school funding among key issues for legislators," accessed January 21, 2015
- ↑ www.knopnews2.com, "Things to Know About the 2015 Nebraska Legislative Session," January 6, 2015
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Nevada legislators flock to special session for Faraday," accessed December 17, 2015
- ↑ Las Vegas Review Journal, "Five (other) big issues for the 2015 Nevada Legislature," accessed February 2, 2015
- ↑ New Hampshire Business Review, "Taxes, workers’ comp at top of legislative agenda," January 8, 2015
- ↑ Vermont Public Radio, "New Hampshire Lawmakers Have Their Work Cut Out For Them," January 13, 2015
- ↑ Law 360, "New Jersey Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2015," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ timesunion.com, "New Mexico special session ends with capital-spending deal," accessed June 9, 2015
- ↑ University of New Mexico, "New Mexico 2015 Legislative session opens," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ wamc.org, "Another NYS Legislative Session Underway... Lawmakers Ready To Tackle Issues," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Vermont Public Radio, "New York Lawmakers Face Major Issues In 2015," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ www.fayobserver.com, "State lawmakers have no plans to extend Medicaid in North Carolina," January 21, 2015
- ↑ Prairie Business, "Oil country funding most anticipated issue of ND legislative session," January 2, 2015
- ↑ Cleveland.com, "Fireworks bill extinguished on last day of Ohio legislative session," accessed January 5, 2016
- ↑ www.stowsentry.com, "Minimum wage, Medicaid among priorities for Ohio Senate Democrats," January 21, 2015
- ↑ enidnews.com, "Legislators have eyes on budget," accessed February 2, 2015
- ↑ TulsaWorld.com, "Oklahoma Gov. Fallin to push education, reduced incarceration and improved health," accessed February 2, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Live, "Oregon Legislature by the numbers: What to watch for in 2015," accessed February 2, 2015
- ↑ Law 360, "Pennsylvania Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2015," accessed January 22, 2015
- ↑ Providence Journal, "Top R.I. lawmakers Mattiello, Paiva Weed pledge cooperation with new governor," accessed January 22, 2015
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed June 30, 2015
- ↑ Laura McKenzie, The People Sentinel, "S.C. legislators begin debate on 2015 issues," January 15, 2015
- ↑ Caiti Blase, KDLT News, "South Dakota Legislature To Tackle Big Issues For 2015," January 12, 2015
- ↑ Dave Boucher, The Tennessean, "As Haslam officially sworn in, battles await," January 17, 2015
- ↑ UT Advocacy, "109th Tennessee General Assembly Begins," January 13, 2015
- ↑ Aman Batheja, Texas Tribune, "Transportation Funding Likely to Be Big Issue in 2015" accessed January 29, 2015
- ↑ Public News Service, "Air Quality, Again a Major Issue for Utah Lawmakers," January 27, 2015
- ↑ Wilson Ring, The Washington Times, "Budget likely to top 2015 Vermont Legislature," January 4, 2015
- ↑ David Sherfinski, Washington Times, "Terry McAuliffe’s 2015 Va. agenda includes economics, health care," January 25, 2015
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑ TimesWV.com, "Legislature has new makeup but several familiar issues of concern," January 14, 2015
- ↑ Ben Neary, The Washington Times, "Medicaid and budget issues face Wyoming Legislature," January 25, 2015
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