Timeline
These decide who will represent the residents of a specific geographic area for a set amount of time
What are “Elections”
After this happens, we know who will lead each party.
What are Caucus Leadership Elections
These are called to order by my chair, and am the place where you will see testimony from citizens and advocates.
What are “Committee Hearings”
This is a mega bill which is made up of several smaller bills:
What is an Omnibus Bill
The House of Representatives consists of this many seats.
What is 134
This can only be called by the Governor after the end of regular session.
What is a SPECIAL SESSION
They are the Speaker of the House
Lisa Demuth
In order to add money to a new or existing effort you will need to get a hearing finance committees in the House & Senate before this.
What is COMMITTEE DEADLINE #3
This document follows the release of an updated financial outlook for the state, and is often the last display of priorities from the executive branch until later in session
What is the Governor’s Supplemental Budget
Even part-time lawmakers need time off and they usually do it during this which just happens to be around Easter and Passover
What is Spring Break
After these occur each legislator will know what meetings they need to attend each week.
What are COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
They are the President of the Senate, the #2 position.
Bobby Joe Champion
I am made up of 3 -5 legislators from both the house and the senate. My report comes in the final days of session.
What are Conference Committees
With a clear financial picture, the legislature uses these to determine how much will be spent or cut for each issue
What are Committee Budget Targets set
At the latest this happens on the first Monday following the third Saturday in May of any year.
What is the Last Day of Session
This marks the end of the second fiscal year in our two year budget cycle. Bonus what is the day?
What is the Final Day of the Biennium
June 30 in odd years
They are assigned as gatekeepers for bills under our jurisdiction. No bill will get a hearing without their approval
Who are Committee Chairs
If you plan to change law and have had a hearing in the either the house or the senate you have successfully cleared this.
What is Committee Deadline #1
This document starts the negotiations between the executive and legislative branch. While it doesn’t have any formal power this document helps shape the session
What is the Governor’s Budget Proposal
This comes out after thanksgiving and gives lawmakers and advocates an idea of how flush or broke the state government might be this session.
What is the November Budget Forecast
In odd years this must occur on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in January.
What is the start of the Legislative Session
They are the Senate Majority Leader
Who is Erin Murphy
For your policy bill to clear me, you will need a hearing in both the house and the senate.
What is Committee Deadline #2
This is an update on the state’s financial outlook and decides what constitutes a balanced budget.
What is the February Budget Forecast
They are the Senate Minority Leader
Who is Mark Johnson