What Makes the GA
Bill Process
Process of Lobbying
100

What are the two chambers of the general assembly? 

1. House of Delegates
2. Senate

100

Where does a bill go after it gets passed in the standing committee?

full body/the House or Senate floor

100

What is lobbying?

a form of advocacy
-it includes all attempts to influence legislators and officials, whether by other legislators, constituents, or organized groups.

200

What are the three branches of government?

legislative, executive, judicial

200

What happens if a bill doesn’t get enough votes in committee

it dies

200

what are two roles people can play when lobbying?

facilitator

storyteller

legislation presenter

notetaker

300

What does each branch of the government do? 

  • Executive = enforces laws
  • Legislative = makes laws
  • Judicial = evaluates laws
300

What is usually the final step in the bill process?

The governor signs the bill to make it a law

300

what are three main components of a lobby meeting?

  • Introductions. Say what we’re here to talk about.
  • 2-3 people tell a short personal story about how this issue affects them and why they’re there.
  • Explain what the bill is and why we support it.
  • Make “the ask”: can we count on you to support this bill?
  • Thank you + we’ll follow up.
400

What's the term length for members of the Senate and House of Delegates?

  • four years for members of the Senate
  • two years for members of the House of Delegate
400

After the bill passes through subcommittee, and full committee, what happens next?

The bill crosses over to the other chamber (crossover)

400

Who is in control of a lobbying meeting?

we are! not the legislators 

500

What are two key roles of the GA?

  • Pass new state laws
  • Serve on legislative committees
  • Make judicial government appointments
  • Review and amend the state budget annually
  • Redraw election districts w/ centennial U.S. Census data
500

What is a "conference committee"?

the committee that the bill goes to after passing both houses

500

what are two different tactics you can use to advocate for legislation?

  • In-person lobbying
  • Pack the room at committee hearings
  • Call + email your legislator incessantly
  • Research their donors
  • Rally at the General Assembly
  • Expose them on social media
  • Befriend their legislative aides
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