The 2023 Session Fades in The Rear View Mirror
by Jery Payne As we head down the road towards the 2024 session, looking for a nice rest area with green grass and blue sky, the 2023 session is now […]
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Maximizing the Interim: How OLLS Staff Can Help Legislators
Editor’s note: This article was originally written by Debbie Haskins and posted on July 6, 2017. It has been updated as appropriate. Legislators, especially those serving in their first legislative […]
Automatic Rule Changes During the Last Days of Session
Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on April 18, 2019. This version has been updated where appropriate. by Julie Pelegrin On May 9, legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists, and capitol […]
Freedom of Speech for the New Legislator
by Esther van Mourik and Pierce Lively Editor’s note: This article was originally published on January 17, 2019. It is a prized American privilege to speak one’s mind, although not […]
What happens when multiple bills amend the same provision of law?
by Bethanie Pack Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on March 15, 2019. It has been updated where appropriate. It’s very common for multiple bills to amend the same […]