Overview
- The House Democratic Caucus will meet the morning of Dec. 16 to choose its nominee, with Chair Emily Shetty presiding and Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk widely viewed as the leading candidate.
- The agenda must include veto override votes, with Moore’s May vetoes of a reparations study and other measures cited as likely targets for consideration.
- Moore’s executive order permits additional legislation, though Senate President Bill Ferguson has indicated he would not allow midcycle congressional redistricting to advance.
- Senate leaders said they will join the House as delegates elect a successor to Adrienne A. Jones, who resigned the speakership but remains a member.
- The session compresses preparations for the Jan. 14 regular term and triggers a prohibition on fundraising for state officials while the legislature is meeting.