So you think you’re so SMART?
By Esther van Mourik Did you know that the General Assembly is now SMARTer? It is! Last session the General Assembly passed House Bill 13-1299, which repealed and reenacted the […]
Legislative Process
Use the Bill Versions to Map Your Way Through the Legislative Process
by Patti Dahlberg Every “i” has been dotted, every “t” has been crossed. A bill has been drafted, redrafted, discussed among colleagues and stakeholders, and then redrafted again. It’s time […]
To Really Drill Down on an Issue, Consider Creating an Interim Study Committee
by Patti Dahlberg and Julie Pelegrin Do you ever feel like things during the legislative session are just going too fast and that certain bills and topics need much more […]
Make it More Personal with a Tribute
by Patti Dahlberg Do you know of any organizations or individuals in your district that deserve recognition for their contributions to the community or congratulations for attaining a significant achievement? […]
A Few Speeches But No Parades: What to Expect on the First Day of the 2013 Legislative Session
by Julie Pelegrin The opening day of the First Regular Session of the Sixty-ninth General Assembly is just around the corner: Wednesday, January 9, 2013. For many legislators and legislative […]