Special Sessions

The Governor, since December 1, 2008, has called seven special sessions for the Legislature to consider various issues. Four of the seven sessions have been adjourned. The following is from the Office of the Secretary of Senate and provides a breakdown of these sessions:

Table of Special Sessions
Session Convene Date Subject Matter Adjourn Date
1st EX Dec. 2, 2008 Fiscal Emergency:
Budget imbalance
insufficient case reserves
Fiscal year 2008-09
Dec. 18, 2008
2nd EX Dec. 2, 2008 Economic Crisis:
stimulate economy
create and retain jobs
mortgage crisis
solvency of UIF
inefficiencies in government
Feb. 19, 2009
3rd EX Jan. 5, 2009 Fiscal Emergency:
budget imbalance
insufficient case reserves
Fiscal year 2008-09
potential budget and cash
deficits FY 2009-10
Oct. 26, 2009
4th EX July 6, 2009 Fiscal Emergency:
projected budget imbalance
insufficient cash reserve
Fiscal Year 2009-10
potential budget imbalance
insufficient cash reserve
Fiscal Year 2010-11
July, 24, 2009
5th EX Aug. 27, 2009 Federal Race to the Top:
eligibility requirements
eligibility guidelines
other changes to secure federal funding
 OPEN
6th EX Oct. 14, 2009 Address and improve state tax system  OPEN
7th EX Oct. 14, 2009 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
protect and restore
improve quality and reliability
of water supplies
water management systems
water bonds
 OPEN