Legislative session calendar

A petition carries most weight when lawmakers can introduce a bill. This shows how often each legislature meets. Exact dates change each year; confirm them on the national session calendar ↗.

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Alabama
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Alaska
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Arizona
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Arkansas
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
California
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
Colorado
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Connecticut
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Delaware
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
District of Columbia
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Florida
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Georgia
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Hawaii
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Idaho
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Illinois
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
Indiana
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Iowa
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Kansas
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Kentucky
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Louisiana
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Maine
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Maryland
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Massachusetts
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
Michigan
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
Minnesota
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Mississippi
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Missouri
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Montana
Next regular session: 2027
No regular session this year. Write now: bills for 2027 are drafted and often pre-filed in late 2026.
Nebraska
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Nevada
Next regular session: 2027
No regular session this year. Write now: bills for 2027 are drafted and often pre-filed in late 2026.
New Hampshire
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
New Jersey
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
New Mexico
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
New York
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
North Carolina
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
North Dakota
Next regular session: 2027
No regular session this year. Write now: bills for 2027 are drafted and often pre-filed in late 2026.
Ohio
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
Oklahoma
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Oregon
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Pennsylvania
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
Rhode Island
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
South Carolina
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
South Dakota
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Tennessee
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Texas
Next regular session: 2027
No regular session this year. Write now: bills for 2027 are drafted and often pre-filed in late 2026.
Utah
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Vermont
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Virginia
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Washington
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
West Virginia
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.
Wisconsin
Meets year-round
Letters can be sent at any time; bills may be introduced throughout the two-year session.
Wyoming
Meets every year, part of the year
Most of these legislatures convene in winter and adjourn in spring. Write in the autumn or early in the session, before bill-filing deadlines.