What’s so Special about a Special Session?
by Julie Pelegrin Although the 2012 regular legislative session has ended, it appears the work of the Sixty-eighth General Assembly may not be quite done. With the recent announcement of […]
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Suspensions of House and Senate Rules During the Last Days of Session
by Patti Dahlberg, Matt Dawkins, and Julie Pelegrin We’re in the last few days of the 2012 regular legislative session and things seem to be moving faster. Actually, that’s not […]
Conference Committees: Navigating the Final Step to Passage of Your Bill
by Julie Pelegrin The second house has amended your bill and returned it to the first house. Now, you have a decision to make. Do you concur with the second […]
Powers, Duties, and Functions of Executive Branch Agencies (Type 1, type 2, and type 3 transfers)
by Rebecca Hausmann If you’re anything like me, you might find type 1, type 2, and type 3 transfers a little confusing. First of all, what are they for? What’s […]
Do It Right – Researching Legislative History: What to Look For and Where to Find It
by: Peggy Lewis and Matt Dawkins Imagine it’s six months from now, the leaves are just starting to turn, there’s a hint of fall in the air, and you get […]