Key takeaways
- All 50 state legislatures hold regular sessions in 2027, including Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas, which meet only in odd-numbered years.
- 43 states convene in January 2027. California and Maine start in December 2026, and Florida and Louisiana start in March and April.
- Utah, Virginia and Wyoming have the shortest scheduled sessions; Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin meet year-round.
- Many states adopt two-year budgets in odd-year sessions, so 2027 decisions can shape agency spending through 2029.
Why the 2027 sessions matter to government vendors
State legislatures adopt the budgets, grant programs and mandates that pay for many state, local and school purchases. 2027 is an odd-numbered year, when many states adopt two-year budgets and the four odd-year-only legislatures return.
New money usually reaches agencies after a session ends and the new fiscal year starts, which is July 1 in 46 states. The months between convening and adjournment are when budgets and programs take shape, and when agencies start planning how to spend what's coming.
2027 legislative session dates by state
Scheduled convening and adjournment dates for the 2027 regular sessions, as of November 8, 2026. Session length is calendar days from convening to scheduled adjournment.
| State | Convenes | Scheduled adjournment | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Feb. 2 | May 13 | 101 | Organizational session January 12 |
| Alaska | Jan. 19 | May 19 | 121 | |
| Arizona | Jan. 11 | May 21 | 131 | 100-day statutory date is April 20; usually extended for the budget. Dates may still change |
| Arkansas | Jan. 11 | April 28 | 108 | |
| California | Dec. 7, 2026 | Sept. 10 | 278 | Two-year session begins in December |
| Colorado | Jan. 11 | May 10 | 120 | |
| Connecticut | Jan. 6 | June 9 | 155 | |
| Delaware | Jan. 12 | June 30 | 170 | |
| Florida | March 2 | April 30 | 60 | |
| Georgia | Jan. 11 | March 31 | 80 | |
| Hawaii | Jan. 20 | May 7 | 108 | |
| Idaho | Jan. 11 | April 2 | 82 | |
| Illinois | Jan. 13 | May 31 | 139 | |
| Indiana | Jan. 12 | April 29 | 108 | Organization Day November 17, 2026; dates may be adjusted then |
| Iowa | Jan. 11 | April 30 | 110 | |
| Kansas | Jan. 11 | May 7 | 117 | |
| Kentucky | Jan. 5 | March 30 | 85 | Meets in two parts, with a break in January |
| Louisiana | April 12 | June 10 | 60 | Final adjournment no later than 6 p.m. June 10 |
| Maine | Dec. 2, 2026 | June 30 | 211 | Two-year legislature begins in December |
| Maryland | Jan. 13 | April 12 | 90 | |
| Massachusetts | Jan. 6 | Nov. 17 | 316 | Formal sessions run most of the year |
| Michigan | Jan. 13 | Dec. 31 | 353 | Meets throughout the year |
| Minnesota | Jan. 12 | May 17 | 126 | |
| Mississippi | Jan. 5 | May 10 | 126 | |
| Missouri | Jan. 6 | May 14 | 129 | |
| Montana | Jan. 4 | April 30 | 117 | Meets in odd-numbered years only |
| Nebraska | Jan. 6 | June 1 | 147 | Tentative calendar |
| Nevada | Feb. 1 | May 31 | 120 | Meets in odd-numbered years only |
| New Hampshire | Jan. 6 | June 30 | 176 | |
| New Jersey | Jan. 12 | Jan. 11, 2028 | 365 | Meets throughout the year |
| New Mexico | Jan. 19 | March 20 | 61 | 60-day session; ends at noon |
| New York | Jan. 6 | June 10 | 156 | |
| North Carolina | Jan. 13 | July 30 | 199 | January 13 is organizational day; first floor session expected January 27 |
| North Dakota | Jan. 5 | April 30 | 116 | Meets in odd-numbered years only; organizational session December 1 to 3, 2026 |
| Ohio | Jan. 4 | Dec. 31 | 362 | Meets throughout the year |
| Oklahoma | Feb. 1 | May 28 | 117 | Organizational session January 5 |
| Oregon | Jan. 11 | June 19 | 160 | |
| Pennsylvania | Jan. 5 | Dec. 31 | 361 | Meets throughout the year |
| Rhode Island | Jan. 5 | June 30 | 177 | |
| South Carolina | Jan. 12 | May 13 | 122 | |
| South Dakota | Jan. 12 | March 31 | 79 | Regular session ends March 11; veto day March 31 |
| Tennessee | Jan. 12 | April 22 | 101 | |
| Texas | Jan. 12 | May 31 | 140 | Meets in odd-numbered years only |
| Utah | Jan. 19 | March 5 | 46 | 45-day session |
| Vermont | Jan. 6 | May 14 | 129 | |
| Virginia | Jan. 13 | Feb. 27 | 46 | |
| Washington | Jan. 11 | April 26 | 106 | |
| West Virginia | Jan. 13 | March 13 | 60 | |
| Wisconsin | Jan. 4 | Dec. 31 | 362 | Meets throughout the year |
| Wyoming | Jan. 12 | March 8 | 56 |
Sources: MultiState and Quorum 2027 session trackers (updated November 6 to 8, 2026), the Louisiana Legislature and the New Mexico Legislature. Dates can change; confirm with each legislature.
When legislatures convene in 2027
| Convenes in | States | Which |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | 2 | California, Maine |
| January 2027 | 43 | Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| February 2027 | 3 | Alabama, Nevada, Oklahoma |
| March 2027 | 1 | Florida |
| April 2027 | 1 | Louisiana |
Session patterns to know
- Odd-year legislatures return. Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas hold regular sessions only in odd-numbered years, so 2027 is when their budgets and major bills are decided.
- Short sessions move fast. The five shortest scheduled sessions are Utah (January 19 to March 5), Virginia (January 13 to February 27), Wyoming (January 12 to March 8), Florida (March 2 to April 30) and Louisiana (April 12 to June 10). Budget and program decisions in these states happen within weeks.
- Some legislatures meet year-round. Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin meet throughout the year, and Massachusetts holds formal sessions into November.
- Two-year sessions start in December. California convenes December 7, 2026 and Maine December 2, 2026.
- Late starters. Florida convenes March 2 and Louisiana April 12, after most other states have finished committee work.
How vendors can use the 2027 calendar
- Prioritize states by timing. Short-session states decide quickly; reach agency leaders before and during session, not after.
- Follow the budget bill. In each priority state, note new or expanded programs and grants in your category.
- Watch money passed to local governments. State grants and mandates often create purchases at cities, counties, school districts and utilities.
- Time outreach to the fiscal year. Agencies plan purchases between budget adoption and the start of the new fiscal year. See our government fiscal year calendar.
- Track new leadership. New governors and legislative leaders set priorities in 2027. See how vendors get ahead of the governor transitions.
For background on annual and biennial budgets and fiscal years, see our guide to state legislative sessions and budgets.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group's SDRs time outreach to budget calendars, watch for new programs and funding, and book meetings with the agencies most likely to buy. See how our government lead generation works.
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