• Debate bills, offer amendments, and vote in committee and on the chamber floor.

• Track their bill as it moves through committees, the House/Senate, and the Governor.

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The legislative process includes two main stages:

• Committees: Bills receive an opening speech, technical questions, public comment from Lobbyists, open debate, potential amendments, and a vote on whether to advance.

• House & Senate Floor Sessions: Bills that pass committee return for another round of questions, debate, and a final vote. Bills that pass both chambers are sent to the Governor for signature or veto. A veto may be overridden with a two-thirds vote in each chamber.

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Leadership & Oversight

• The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives and Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate and ensure fair, orderly debate.

• Floor Leaders coordinate bill flow, make motions, and support debate strategy.

• Committee Chairs manage committee hearings and guide committees to a vote.

• Clerks, Sergeants-at-Arms, and Parliamentarians support record-keeping, order, and procedural accuracy.

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Why Join the Legislative Branch? 

• You want a direct role in writing and debating policy.

• You enjoy public speaking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

• You’re curious how an idea becomes a law in a real legislative setting.

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What Delegates Will Learn

By participating in the Legislative Branch, delegates will:

• Learn to draft a bill, explain it clearly, and defend it under questioning.

• Build confidence using parliamentary procedure and formal debate.

• Strengthen skills in speaking, negotiation, and compromise.

• Understand how a bicameral legislature and veto process function in practice.

 

Use this template to prepare your Bill for online submission: Bill Template

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