2018 New Member Orientation November 26 – 27, 2018
2018 New Member Orientation November 26 – 27, 2018 Monday, November 26, 2018 *All events are in the State House unless noted* Throughout the day Slide Show: The Legislature Cafeteria Lounge 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration, Payroll, Expenses, Benefits, Photographs, and Room: 10/Room: 11 iPad Distribution and Training 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast [PLEASE register first] Cafeteria - sidebar Open Cafeteria Account (if desired) 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Room 11 Mark Snelling, President, Snelling Center for Government 9:25 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. The Legislative Process Senate Chamber, or New House and Senate Members go to their respective chambers House Chamber to discuss parliamentary procedures, reporting and debate of bills, the amendment process, recording and notice of proceedings in Calendars and Journals, and legislative decorum John Bloomer, Secretary of the Senate William MaGill, Clerk of the House 10:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Transition to Room 11 on 1st Floor 10:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Overview of the Office of Legislative Council Room 11 Luke Martland, Director and Chief Legislative Counsel 10:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Drafting Bills, Committee Hearings, and the Role of Location to be determined Legislative Council Discussion of the drafting process, bill introduction, the legislative committee process, and the role of the Office VT LEG #319211 v.1A 2018 New Member Orientation Page 2 of 6 Monday, November 26, 2018 continued 12:20 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Transition to State House Cafeteria on 2nd floor 12:30 p.m.
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