New Members
On January 6, 2025, the Legislature reconvened for its 2025-26 legislative session. This year, the Assembly has 23 new members (with one vacancy), and the Senate has 12 new members (with one vacancy), for a total of 35 new Legislators. Of the 12 new members in the Senate, eight have previously served in the Assembly. Given the number of new members elected to the Legislature, we would like to provide you with a guide highlighting each new member, along with a roster of contacts for all chiefs of staff in the Legislature.
Legislation
This year’s Legislative session began on a subdued note, with minimal activity around the introduction of bills. The ongoing impact of widespread fires across the state has understandably shifted the focus of many legislators, leading to fewer bills being introduced at this early stage of the session. The Assembly has reduced its initial number of bills from 50 to 35, while the Senate has similarly trimmed its slate of bills from 40 to 35. There are two critical upcoming deadlines to introduce new legislation this year:
- January 24, 2025: The final date to submit proposed bill language to Legislative Counsel for drafting.
- February 21, 2025: The deadline for bill introduction.
Click here to review the remainder of the legislative deadlines for the 2025-26 session.
Should you have any legislative needs throughout this session, we are here to provide comprehensive support. Whether you need assistance with drafting bill language, coordinating with Legislative Counsel, identifying an Author, or navigating the submission process, our team is ready to assist. Please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can collaborate on advancing your legislative priorities.
Weekly Reporting
As the session progresses and Legislators introduce more bills, we will begin generating weekly reports to provide updates on key legislation, committee activity, and emerging policy trends. These reports will offer valuable insights into the legislative process and help track the progress of priority issues. Stay tuned for further updates as the session gains momentum and the Legislature’s work intensifies in the weeks ahead.
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