Legislative Workshop 2010
Transcript of Legislative Workshop 2010
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City of Phoenix 2010 Understanding Your
State Legislature Workshop
WELCOME!
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Introducing . . .
PHOENIX
LEGISLATIVE
ACTION
NETWORK
phoenix.gov/PLAN
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P.L.A.N.phoenix.gov/plan
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How to Find Your Legislator
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Member Contact Info
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Committee Lists
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• Legislative Session begins 2nd Monday of each January
• 100 day adjournment target
Arizona State Legislature
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• 30 Legislative Districts– 1 Senator per district – 2 Representatives
per district• 2-year terms of office• 4 term limit• $24,000 per
year salary
Arizona State Legislature
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Arizona State Legislature90 State Legislators
21 Republicans40 Republicans
9 Democrats20 Democrats30 Senate Members60 House Members
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Senate Republican Leadership
Russell Pearce (Mesa)President
Scott Bundgaard (Glendale) Majority Leader
Steve Pierce (Prescott)Majority Whip
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Senate Democratic Leadership
David Schapira (Tempe) Minority Leader
Leah Landrum Taylor (Phoenix) Assistant Minority Leader
Paula Aboud (Tucson) Minority Whip
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House Republican Leadership
Kirk Adams (Mesa)Speaker
Andy Tobin (Paulden)Majority Leader
Debbie Lesko (Glendale)Majority Whip
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House Democratic Leadership
Chad Campbell (Phoenix)Minority Leader
Steve Farley (Tucson)Assistant Minority Leader
Matt Heinz (Tucson)Minority Whip
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• 1,000 to 1,500 bills introduced each year
• 300 to 450 bills become law
Arizona State Legislature
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
House member introduces bill.
Speaker refers bill to appropriate
Standing Committee (s).
Committee (s) consider bill.
Committee of the Whole
considers bill.House Roll Call vote.
Pass to Senate.
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Governor allows bill to become law.
President refers bill to appropriate
Standing Committee (s).
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Committee (s) consider bill.
Committee of the Whole
considers bill.
Senate Roll Call vote.
Bill passes to the Governor
through house.
Bill returns to House.
Governor vetos bill.
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How a Bill Becomes a LawHouse accepts Senate version.
House rejects Senate version.Governor
allows bill to become law.
Bill passes to the Governor.
Governor vetos bill.
Bill goes to conference committee.
OR
Bill returns to both houses.
Bill passes to the Governor.
Governor vetos bill.
Governor allows bill to become law.
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Track a Bill Using ALIShttp://www.azleg.gov/
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Request to Speak Card
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Lobbying Tips
Whom should I lobby?• Legislators and key stakeholders• Opponents• Legislative staff• Governor’s Office
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Lobbying Tips
Communication Methods• Email• Phone calls• Personal visits• Letters
– To editor of local newspapers– To Legislator
• Testify before a committee
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Lobbying Tips
• Understand Legislators- Treat them fairly, honestly and with respect- Understand their constraints and tailor your
message to address them• Simple Message
– Be clear and specific about what you want– Maintain on-going relationships in the off-
season
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Thank you!