In a legislature, a special session (also extraordinary session) is a period when the body convenes outside of the normal legislative session.

There are two main types of legislative sessions—regular and special (sometimes known as extraordinary). A regular session is the annual or biennial gathering of legislators, the starting …

Nov 15, 2024 · A special session can run separately (i.e., outside the regular session) or concurrently with the regular session (i.e., at the same time). Just like in a regular session, …

Jan 15, 2025 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January …

Dec 2, 2024 · The special session, which will establish a new litigation fund, comes in response to the incoming federal administration’s signaled policy proposals that would harm Californians.

Nov 7, 2024 · The special session responds to the public statements and proposals put forward by President-elect Trump and his advisors, and actions taken during his first term in office — …

Feb 4, 2025 · Newsom called lawmakers into a special session in November to pass the proposals. The longtime Trump political rival said at the time that California’s freedoms were …

Jul 9, 2021 · Special sessions can mean the difference between bills passing or dying — and the circumstances under which they are called can spell the difference between protecting or …

3 days ago · The meaning of SPECIAL SESSION is an extraordinary session (as of a court or a legislative body).

Jan 13, 2025 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration.