Beware of Misusing State Resources During the Campaign Season
by Julie Pelegrin Unless you’re living under a rock on another planet, you’re well aware that this year is a big campaign year. Throughout the summer and next fall, people […]
April 2016
Waiving Statutes: When the Law May Not be the Law
by Julie Pelegrin For the last 140 years, the General Assembly has been introducing, debating, amending, and passing legislation. The enacted laws may allow an official or a governing body, […]
To Testify or Not to Testify: Responding to a Subpoena
by Sharon Eubanks Citizens often turn to the courts to challenge the acts of the General Assembly and its members, which can lead to legislators being served with subpoenas commanding […]
Do-overs in the Legislative Process
by Julie Pelegrin A recent LegiSource article explained the rules for reconsideration that allow a committee of reference or the House or the Senate to reconsider the vote taken on […]
Senate – and House – To Weigh In on Appointment of a New Lt. Gov
by Sharon Eubanks and Julie Pelegrin Every year, the Senate spends significant time confirming the Governor’s appointments to boards, commissions, and executive branch offices – a task that doesn’t clutter […]