A special session convened on June 26, 1997, to consider funding for K–12 schools, DWI measures, and government data practices.

A second special session was convened on August 19, 1997, to provide flood relief and consider commissioners' pay and the minimum wage.

A third special session was held from October 23, 1997, to November 14, 1997, to consider providing funding for a baseball stadium.

[1] A continuation of the regular session was held between January 20, 1998, and April 9, 1998.

An additional special session met from April 20, 1998, to April 22, 1998, to clarify legislation to allow for fraud recovery, and consider economic development issues and issues relevant to early childhood and family education.