House GOP forced to punt preliminary vote on Trump legislative agenda bill
The GOP’s ambitious plan to quickly advance President Trump’s legislative agenda is hitting an early speed bump, with Speaker ...
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Could ‘priority bills’ speed up the legislative process in Harrisburg?
In fact, state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, a Democrat from Schuylkill Township, introduced a resolution in 2021 to allow members to designate priority bills. Ironically, her bill died in committee.
‘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 ...
Gov. Abbott lays out several emergency items for legislative session; what this means for lawmakers
Governor Greg Abbott laid out several emergency items during his State of the State address in Austin Sunday night, and, while local lawmakers say it allows legislators to address these topics sooner, ...
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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.
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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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How does a bill become a law in Iowa? Plus, what else to know as the 2025 session begins
There's a lot to keep track of during the legislative process. In 2024, Iowa lawmakers introduced 1,166 pieces of legislation — 719 in the House and 447 in the Senate. Of those, the Iowa ...