What is Crossover Day and How Does It Influence House and Senate Rules?
Each year, legislative rules dictate deadlines which help make sure legislators are able to finish the work that needs to be done in as close to 60 days as possible.
Committee attorneys: keeping legislators informed
Have you ever wondered how legislators make informed decisions about bills that they are reviewing, even when they may not be familiar about the subject matter?
Why committees are the powerhouses of the legislature
It’s the third week of Session and the Legislative machine is picking up steam. Hundreds of bills have been introduced so far, and hundreds more will be considered before the session’s final day.
Top tips to make your voice heard at the Legislature
If you’re anything like me, you know that it’s easy to become overwhelmed by how much there is to learn when it comes to engaging with legislators and the policy-making process.
After the gavel drops: understanding floor sessions
If you’ve never sat in the gallery during a floor session of the Senate or House of Delegates before, the proceedings can be a bit overwhelming.
Starting early means more time to build relationships
This week there is an air of calm attentiveness at the Capitol building as legislators, staff, citizens, and lobbyists get to work and watch for the issues that will become the center of focus for this legislative session.
How are we decoding what’s to come during WV’s 2019 Legislative Session?
In the coming weeks, The Hub’s policy team will highlight bills that stand to impact WV communities.
How a Bill Really Becomes a Law: The Governor’s Three Options
Once a bill makes it through both houses of the Legislature, it’s got one final hurdle to jump before officially making it across the finish line — a trip across the Governor’s desk.
Who Gets to Participate in the State Budget Process?
In addition to evaluating and voting on changes to state law, the Legislature is constitutionally required to do one major thing during the Legislative Session: pass a budget.
What Happens When Active Participation Replaces Spectatorship?
With HB 4145 passed on Tuesday, and schools back in session on Wednesday, there can be no doubt – this week has seen a huge victory for teachers and public workers in WV.