‘An exercise in political abuse’: Republicans face legislative gantlet with reconciliation
Top Senate Republicans want to pass their party’s wide-ranging agenda with two different acts by using a legislative process ...
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Editorial: Killing bills is a vital legislative task
As you read this, the Oregon Legislature has convened for its 2025 session, and lawmakers already face a heavy load: The best estimate is that some 2,300 bills, memorials and resolutions were filed ...
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.
Legislative records that shine a light on bill drafting process public again
As President Donald Trump’s health care agenda for a second term takes shape, it’s becoming clear that many Biden-era ...
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Want to contact Iowa lawmakers or find bills? How to engage in the legislative process:
How can you track bills and contact lawmakers in the 2025 legislative session? Here's how to make your voice heard at the Iowa Capitol.
House Democrats take oath of office in secret 2 days before legislative session starts, sparking outrage
Democrats took that unprecedented step because of their plans to boycott the first day of session in an effort to keep Republicans from organizing as a majority and taking control of the chamber with ...
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The Ins and Outs of the Legislation Side of the New York State Budget Process
Kathy Hochul, State Operations Director Kathryn Garcia, & then-Counsel to the Governor Liz Fine (photo: Mike Groll/Governor’s ...
Senators begin debate on bill to use SC Education Lottery for private school vouchers, bypassing normal legislative process
A bill to fund private school tuition scholarships through the SC Education Lottery became the first to be debated on the ...
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Most bills are referred to a committee, but many are never considered or are left pending in a committee, according to the state’s handbook on the legislative process. “Step No. 1 in advocacy ...
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Legislative records that shine a light on bill drafting process public again, judge orders
Back-channel communications between Montana lawmakers, lobbyists and stakeholders when drafting bills are once again open to ...