A Holiday Message
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE OLLS!
December 2014
The Publications Bill: A Little Bill with a Big Job
by Nate Carr Each year a small, one-page bill works its way through the legislative process. It’s typically at the front of the legislative bill line, so to speak, and […]
Bill requests submitted? Then it’s time to decide the bill introduction order
by Patti Dahlberg According to Joint Rule 24(b)(1)(A), each session a legislator is allowed five bill requests. These five requests are in addition to any appropriation, committee-approved, or sunset bills […]
After the Bills Pass: The Importance of Legislative Oversight
by Patti Dahlberg “Legislative oversight” generally refers to a legislature’s review and evaluation of selected activities, services, and operations and the general performance of the executive branch of government. The […]