POLS 207 State & Local Government: Legislative Operations

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the legislative process in state and local government, as discussed in the lecture.

Legislative Process

The series of steps through which a bill must pass in order to become law, including introduction, committee review, and approval by both chambers.

House Bill (HB)

A bill proposed in the House of Representatives.

Senate Bill (SB)

A bill proposed in the Senate.

Committee

A group of legislators assigned to review bills and make recommendations regarding their passage or rejection.

Clones

Identical copies of a bill introduced to increase the likelihood of success.

Dead-on-Arrival (DOA)

A term used for bills that are not expected to progress or be considered.

Conference Committee

A committee formed to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.

Legislative Days

The days on which the legislature meets and conducts its business.

Governor's Approval

The final step in the legislative process where the governor signs a bill into law or issues a veto.

Priority Bills

Bills that legislators deem important and assign lower numbers to indicate their significance.

Legislative Workload

The number of bills introduced, passed, and killed during a legislative session.