Policy Committees are expected to have informational and organizational meetings the week of Jan. 19^th, but are not likely to begin holding hearings on actual measures given the new posting requirements of the virtual session (for example, the House has a 72-hour posting requirement for the first public hearing on all bills).

Important 2021 Dates

• February 19^th LC Returns Bill Drafts
• February 23^rd Bill Filing Deadline
• March 19^th 1^st Chamber Work Session Post Deadline
• April 13^th 1^st Chamber Bill Deadline
• May 14^th 2^nd Chamber Work Session Post Deadline
• May 28^th 2^nd Chamber Bill Deadline
• June 18^th Target Sine Die
• June 27^th Constitutional Sine Die

*Bill Deadlines do not apply to Rules, Revenue & Finance and Joint Committees (except Transportation)

2021 Virtual Session info:

SENATE CHAMBER

• Public Hearing & Work Sessions on different days - at least 48 hours apart
• No time limits on public testimony and to allow for questions
• 24-hour posting notice for bills and amendments before they can be adopted

HOUSE CHAMBER

• First Public Hearing on a measure requires 72-hours’ notice
• All Other Meetings require 48-hours’ notice
• Amendments must be posted for 4 hours prior to committee action
• Fiscal and Revenue Impact Statements (FIS/RIS) are required for any work session