by Patti Dahlberg

First, let me just say “Congratulations and welcome aboard!”  You probably thought you’d have at least two months between your election and easing into being a General Assembly member. After all, the 2013 General Assembly doesn’t convene until Wednesday, January 9, 2013. But, hold on to your hats — the Legislative Rules concerning bill deadlines require that the bulk of bill drafting be accomplished before the first day of the legislative session. (more…)