Capitol Weekly

Possible hierarchy of legislative materials for statutory interpretation purposes

After a California judge or justice determines there is ambiguity in a state statute, they will turn to consideration of ...
Daily Journal

Critics question legislative process for two environmental Senate bills

House Speaker Todd Huston, right, and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray share a laugh before a May legislative meeting. Environmental activists decried the legislative process for two bills ...
The National Law Review

The Chevron Doctrine: Part II—Congress’s Reaction to the Repeal and the Legislative Process

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
journalgazette

Legislative process far from conducive to input by citizens

Editor of the Indiana Capital Chronicle Niki Kelly recently shared why the end of the legislative session is her least favorite season. Kelly wonders why the democratic processes that are embraced ...
Post-Bulletin

Students get real-life glimpse of legislative process through Winona Model Legislature

WINONA, Minn. — Graduates of the Winona Model Legislature who have gone on to hold elected office say the experience helped prepare them for future service. The annual Winona Model Legislature brought ...
KSAT

Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process

Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2. Lawmakers will debate a bevy of issues and pass hundreds of bills that affect Texans’ lives. First, the proposals must survive several ...