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New Member Pictorial Directory
NEW MEMBER PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PREPARED BY THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION Candice S. Miller, Chairman | Robert A. Brady, Ranking Minority Member NEW MEMBER PICTORIAL DIRECTORY As of November 7, 2014, the Clerk of the House had not received certificates of election for any of the individuals listed in this directory. At the time this publication was sent to press, the following races had not been finally determined: Arizona 2nd California 7th California 9th California 16th California 17th California 26th California 52nd Louisiana 5th Louisiana 6th New York 25th Washington 4th Profiles of candidates from these districts begin on page 33. PREpaRED BY THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION Candice S. Miller, Chairman | Robert A. Brady, Ranking Minority Member TABLE OF CONTENTS Adams, Alma .........................23 Katko, John...........................21 Abraham, Ralph .......................36 Khanna, Ro...........................35 Aguilar, Pete ...........................4 Knight, Steve ..........................4 Allen, Rick ............................9 Lawrence, Brenda......................15 Amador, Tony.........................34 Lieu, Ted..............................5 Ashford, Brad .........................17 Loudermilk, Barry ......................9 Assini, Mark ..........................38 Love, Mia ............................26 Babin, Brian ..........................26 MacArthur, Tom.......................19 Beyer, Don ........................... 27 Mayo, Jamie ..........................37 Bishop, Mike .........................14 -
Prayer Practices
Floor Action 5-145 Prayer Practices Legislatures operate with a certain element of pomp, ceremony and procedure that flavor the institution with a unique air of tradition and theatre. The mystique of the opening ceremonies and rituals help to bring order and dignity to the proceedings. One of these opening ceremonies is the offering of a prayer. Use of legislative prayer. The practice of opening legislative sessions with prayer is long- standing. The custom draws its roots from both houses of the British Parliament, which, according to noted parliamentarian Luther Cushing, from time ”immemorial” began each day with a “reading of the prayers.” In the United States, this custom has continued without interruption at the federal level since the first Congress under the Constitution (1789) and for more than a century in many states. Almost all state legislatures still use an opening prayer as part of their tradition and procedure (see table 02-5.50). In the Massachusetts Senate, a prayer is offered at the beginning of floor sessions for special occasions. Although the use of an opening prayer is standard practice, the timing of when the prayer occurs varies (see table 02-5.51). In the majority of legislative bodies, the prayer is offered after the floor session is called to order, but before the opening roll call is taken. Prayers sometimes are given before floor sessions are officially called to order; this is true in the Colorado House, Nebraska Senate and Ohio House. Many chambers vary on who delivers the prayer. Forty-seven chambers allow people other than the designated legislative chaplain or a visiting chaplain to offer the opening prayer (see table 02-5.52). -
Senate Journal 67Th Legislature Sixty-Ninth Legislative Day
SENATE JOURNAL 67TH LEGISLATURE SIXTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY Helena, Montana Senate Chambers April 12, 2021 State Capitol Senate convened at 1:00 p.m. President Blasdel presiding. Invocation by Pastor Steve Bostrom. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Jessica Criss, Miss Montana 2020 and 2021, sang the national anthem. Roll Call. Forty-nine members present, Senator Manzella excused. Quorum present. Jack Racicot, a prior Senate employee injured during the 2019 session, thanked the Senate for its support during the past two years. As a fundraiser for expenses incurred by Mr. Racicot, members of the Montana Auctioneers Association auctioned off two American flags to members of the Senate. Both flags carried authentication of having flown over the state Capitol. BILLS AND JOURNALS (Keenan, Chair): 4/12/2021 Correctly printed: SR 95, SR 97, SR 98, SR 99, HB 188, HB 276, HB 300, HB 302, HB 365, HB 397, HB 423, HB 445, HB 449, HB 462, HB 475, HB 476, HB 479, HB 501, HB 517, HB 539, HB 578, HJ 8. Correctly engrossed: HB 230, HB 450. Transmitted to the House: HB 525. Signed by the Secretary of the Senate at 8:15 a.m., April 12, 2021: SB 215, SB 226, SB 277. Signed by the President at 10:30 a.m., April 12, 2021: SB 215, SB 226, SB 277. Signed by the Speaker at 11:40 a.m., April 12, 2021: SB 169. Delivered to the Governor for signature at 12:10 p.m., April 12, 2021: SB 169. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES BUSINESS, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (Fitzpatrick, Chair): 4/9/2021 HB 472, be amended as follows: 1. -
The Legislator's Handbook
LEG.MT.GOV Montana State Legislature The Legislator’s Handbook November 2018 Published by. Address. Phone. Montana Legislative PO Box 201706 Phone 406.444.3064 Services Division Helena, MT 59620-1706 Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction 1 Chapter Two: Government in Action 3 Introduction 4 Three Branches of State Government 4 Federal Government 7 Tribal Governments 7 Local Governments 9 Chapter Three: Organization and Services of the Legislative Branch 11 Introduction 12 Senate 12 House of Representatives 15 Legislative Council 18 Legislative Services Division 18 Legislative Audit Committee 21 Legislative Audit Division 21 Legislative Finance Committee 23 Legislative Fiscal Division 24 Consumer Counsel 25 Chapter Four: Legislators 27 Introduction 28 Representation 28 Qualifications 29 Privileges 30 Duties 31 Accountability 33 Chapter Five: Organizing the Montana Legislature 35 Introduction 36 Election of Members 36 Legislative Sessions 36 Caucuses 37 Presession Organization 38 Convening the Senate 39 Convening the House of Representatives 39 Chapter Six: Legislative Procedures 41 Introduction 42 Montana Constitution 42 Montana Statutes 45 Rules of the Montana Legislature 45 Tradition 46 Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure 46 Committee Procedural Rules 47 Interpretation by the Judicial Branch 47 Attorney General’s Opinions 48 Learning the Rules: Tips and Concepts 49 Chapter Seven: Making Public Policy Through Bills and Resolutions 51 Introduction 52 Overview of Bills and Resolutions 52 Requirements for Bills: Tips for Legislators -
Grassley up 9 Points in Iowa Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll Finds; Bennet Swamping Gop Challenger in Colorado
Peter A. Brown, Assistant Director (203) 535-6203 Tim Malloy, Assistant Director (203) 645-8043 Rubenstein Pat Smith (212) 843-8026 FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 18, 2016 GRASSLEY UP 9 POINTS IN IOWA SENATE RACE, QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY SWING STATE POLL FINDS; BENNET SWAMPING GOP CHALLENGER IN COLORADO Incumbent U.S. Senators hold comfortable likely voter leads in reelection races in Colorado and Iowa, according to a Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll released today. In Colorado, first-term Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is cruising to a second term with a 54 – 38 percent lead over El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn, his Republican challenger, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University Poll finds. Party loyalty trumps race as non-white likely voters go Democratic 64 – 22 percent, even though Glenn is black. White voters back the incumbent 53 – 41 percent. Bennet leads 96 – 1 percent among Democrats and 55 – 33 percent among independent voters. Republicans back Glenn 84 – 8 percent. Bennet leads 59 – 33 percent among women and 49 – 43 percent among men. “For first term Sen. Michael Bennet, the path to a second six years in DC may seem as clear as a crisp day in the Rockies, but there is still time for Darryl Glenn to summon enough support to win a Senate seat the GOP sorely needs,” said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll. Iowa In Iowa, six-term Republican incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley is holding off his Democratic challenger, former Lieutenant Gov. Patty Judge 51 – 42 percent. The challenger gets no bounce from women likely voters, who are divided, with 47 percent for the Democrat and 46 percent for the Republican. -
State Education Policies
State Education Policy Tracking We compile information on education policies from We have been researching education legislation for more than 25 years. Summaries early childhood through of enacted and vetoed legislation — from early postsecondary education learning through postsecondary education and from the early 1990s through 2016 — are and workforce, so state accessible on our website. policymakers can make Our one-of-a-kind State STATE EDUCATION POLICY TRACKING informed decisions. Education Policy Tracking 15,580 resource, launched in 2017, allows users to search 1,680 enacted and vetoed legislation across more than 45 education issues and 275 sub-issues. Search results BILLS PAGE SUMMARIZED VIEWS can be filtered by state and/ or issue and sub-issue, or by keywords found in the bill titles. In 2018, our staff summarized 1,680 bills for this resource. The State Education Policy Tracking resource received more than 15,580 pageviews in 2018. In 2018 we began closely STATE EDUCATION POLICY WATCH LIST monitoring policy action 3,930 in a few issue areas and updating a new resource, 850 the State Education Policy Watch List, with pending, enacted and vetoed bills. We BILLS PAGE tracked about 850 bills from TRACKED VIEWS introduction related to need- and merit-based financial aid, postsecondary governance, career and technical education, dual enrollment, and teacher certification and licensure. The State Education Policy Watch List resource received more than 3,930 pageviews in 2018. 2 www.ecs.org | @EdCommission 50-State Comparisons State Information Requests Our issue-specific50-State Comparisons allow One of the most unique and valued ways we policymakers to compare their states' laws assist state education leaders is by responding against other states on topics such as teacher to State Information Requests with personalized license reciprocity, open enrollment, statewide research, typically within 24 hours. -
Electronic Voting
Short Report: Electronic Voting 15 SR 001 Date: April 13, 2015 by: Matthew Sackett, Research Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: Introduction Part II: General Overview of Electronic Voting Systems Part III: Summary of National Conference of State Legislatures Research on Electronic Voting (Survey) Part IV: Wyoming Legislature’s process and procedures relating to vote taking and recording Part V: Conclusion Attachments: Attachment A: NCSL Survey Results WYOMING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE OFFICE • 213 State Capitol • Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 TELEPHONE (307) 777-7881 • FAX (307) 777-5466 • EMAIL • [email protected] • WEBSITE http://legisweb.state.wy.us Page 2 PART I: INTRODUCTION As part of the Capitol renovation process, the Select Committee on Legislative Technology asked LSO staff to prepare an update to a report that was done for them previously (2008) about electronic voting systems. The previous report included as its main focus a survey conducted by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) to other states that asked a variety of questions on electronic voting both in terms of equipment and legislative procedures. For purposes of this update, LSO again reached out to Ms. Brenda Erickson, a staff specialist knowledgeable in the areas of electronic voting and voting process and procedure from NCSL, to again conduct a survey related to process and procedure of other states related to electronic voting. Before engaging in a discussion of electronic voting systems, it is important to recognize that electronic voting systems are tools for facilitating legislative business. These systems are subject to legislative rules, processes and procedures. It is the implementation, and subsequent enforcement, of legislative rules and procedures related to voting process, not just the systems technology, which create accountability in the process. -
Some Do's and Don'ts During Your Visit
Advocate’s Guide to Visiting the Iowa Capitol To learn more about advocacy at the state capitol, contact Sheila Hansen at [email protected] or visit www.commongoodiowa.org. Thank you so much for coming to Des Moines to meet with your legislators! You are about to participate in one of the most important and effective strategies to influence the legislative process and help ensure future public support for programs and services for young children. Furthermore, you can take pride in knowing that your visit to your legislative delegation contributes to our great democratic process and sets an example for others to follow. The purpose of your visit is to educate legislators about the importance of the issues you care about — and how their support can advance opportunity for Iowans. What is Your Legislator’s Job? Your Iowa legislators do more than just vote “aye” or “nay” on bills. They are responsible for: Lawmaking • Studying, discussing and voting on proposed legislation • Allocating money to state agencies and programs • Creating, modifying and abolishing state laws and programs as necessary • Settling conflicts, righting injustices and making authoritative decisions Representing • Serving constituents living in the district • Doing what is in the best interest of the state as a whole • Acting as a liaison between citizens and state government Monitoring • Overseeing the work of departments and agencies funded by the Legislature • Ensuring that laws are being carried out according to legislative intent • Confirming the Governor’s appointments and responding to vetoes • Keeping the lawmaking process open and honest The information you share with them will help them effectively fulfil their responsibilities. -
MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 53Rd LEGISLATURE
MINUTES MONTANA SENATE 53rd LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION JOINT COMMITTEE ON STATE ADMINISTRATION Call to Order: By Senator Eleanor Vaughn, on January 26, 1993, :'at 10:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Sen. Eleanor Vaughn, Chair (D) Sen. Jeff Weldon, Vice Chair (D) Sen. Jim Burnett (R) Sen. Harry Fritz (D) Sen. John Hertel (R) Sen. Bob Hockett (D) Sen. Bob Pipinich (D) Sen. Bernie Swift (R) Sen. Henry McClernan (D) Sen. Larry Tveit (R) Rep. Simpkins (R) Rep. Spring (R) Rep. Barnhart (D) Rep. Galvin (D) Rep. Gervais (D) Rep. Hayne (R) Rep. Mason (R) Rep. Molnar (R) Rep .. Rehbein (R) Rep. Rice, S. (D) Rep. Stovall (R) Rep. Wallin (R) Members Excused: None. Members Absent: Rep. Davis (D), Rep. Rose (R), Rep. Schwinden (D), Rep. Squires (D) Staff Present: David Niss, Legislative Council Deborah Stanton, Committee Secretary Please Note: These are summary minutes. Testimony and discussion are paraphrased and condensed. Committee Business Summary: Hearing: HJR 5 Executive Action: None. 930126SA.SM1 JOINT STATE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE IN THE SENATE January 26, 1993 Page 2 of 10 HEARING ON HJR 5 opening statement by Sponsor: Rep. John Mercer, House District #50, co-sponsor with Sen. Van Valkenburg, presented the resolution. Representative Mercer told the Committee HJR 5 is the Legislature's response to the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission. The resolution contains no recommendations because the Legislature is to present its recommendations. He explained whatever recommendations that the Committees put together, as well as the full House and Senate recommendations, should be responsible and complete. He stated the Legislature cannot simply say it wants a particular district changed. -
FEDERAL & STATE REPRESENTATIVES Ravalli
FEDERAL & STATE REPRESENTATIVES Ravalli County, Montana GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR (4 yr term) STATE SENATORS (4 yr term) [term limit: 8 yrs] GOV. GREG GIANFORTE (R) [term limit: 8 yrs] SENATE DISTRICT 43 – JASON ELLSWORTH (R) LT. GOV. KRISTEN JURAS (R) (Exp. 2024) [last term] 1073 Golf Course Road (Exp. 2022) [1st term] PO Box 200801 Hamilton, MT 59840 – Phone: 360-0009 Helena, MT 59620-0801 SENATE DISTRICT 44 – THERESA MANZELLA (R) Phone: (406) 444-3111 640 Gold Creek Loop (Exp. 2024) [1st term] Hamilton, MT 59840 – Phone: 546-9462 U.S. SENATORS (6 yr term) [no term limit] SENATOR STEVE DAINES (R) (Exp. 2026) SESSION CONTACT INFO: 320 Hart Senate Office Bldg Senator (NAME) Washington, DC 20510 Montana Senate Phone: (202) 224-2651 PO Box 200500 Helena, MT 59620-0500 SENATOR JON TESTER (D) (Exp. 2024) Phone: (406) 444-4800 311 Hart Senate Office Bldg [term limit: 8 yrs] Washington, DC 20510 STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2 yr term) Phone: (202) 224-2644 HOUSE DISTRICT 85 – MICHELE BINKLEY (R) PO Box 1601 (Exp. 2022) [1st term] U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2 yr term) Hamilton, MT 59840 – Phone: 375-0291 MATT ROSENDALE (R) (Exp. 2022) [no term limit] 1222 Longworth HOB HOUSE DISTRICT 86 – DAVID BEDEY (R) Washington, DC 20515 PO Box 692 (Exp. 2022) [2nd term] Phone: (202) 225-3211 Hamilton, MT 59840 – Phone: 381-2059 ATTORNEY GENERAL (4 yr term) [term limit: 8 yrs] HOUSE DISTRICT 87 – RON MARSHALL (R) 840 S 1st Street (Exp. 2022) [1st term] AUSTIN KNUDSEN (R) (Exp. 2024) Department of Justice Hamilton, MT 59840 – Phone: 579-9498 PO Box 201401 HOUSE DISTRICT 88 – SHARON GREEF (R) Helena, MT 59620-1401 PO Box 1327 (Exp. -
Cortevapac Q4 2019
Committee Name Candidate Office Sought - District Name State Office Sought - District Type Date Amount Election Year Ryan Quarles for Agriculture Commissioner Hon. Ryan F. Quarles (R) KY CB 10/15/2019 $ 2,000.00 2019 Kaufmann for State House Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R) House District 073 IA SH 11/5/2019 $ 250.00 2020 Lisa Blunt Rochester For Congress Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) Congressional District 01 DE FH 11/5/2019 $ 2,500.00 2020 Klein for Statehouse Rep. Jarad Klein (R) House District 078 IA SH 11/5/2019 $ 250.00 2020 Friends of Whitver Sen. Jack Whitver (R) Senate District 019 IA SS 11/5/2019 $ 500.00 2020 Dan Zumbach for Senate Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) Senate District 048 IA SS 11/5/2019 $ 250.00 2020 Waylon Brown for State Senate Sen. Waylon Brown (R) Senate District 026 IA SS 11/5/2019 $ 250.00 2020 Finkenauer For Congress Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D) Congressional District 01 IA FH 11/5/2019 $ 2,500.00 2020 Hein for State House Rep. Lee Hein (R) House District 096 IA SH 11/5/2019 $ 500.00 2020 Amanda Ragan for Iowa Senate Sen. Amanda Ragan (D) Senate District 027 IA SS 11/5/2019 $ 250.00 2022 Mike Naig for Iowa Agriculture Hon. Mike Naig (R) IA CB 11/5/2019 $ 1,000.00 2022 Sanford Bishop For Congress Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D) Congressional District 02 GA FH 11/5/2019 $ 1,000.00 2020 Mike Braun For Indiana Sen. Michael K. Braun (R) United States Senate IN FS 11/5/2019 $ 1,000.00 2024 Schneider for State Senate Sen. -
Leadership Staffing Support
SO=Session Only FT=Full Time PERSONAL STAFF - a study of western states PT=Part Time STATE PERSONAL STAFF OFFICER MAJORITY MINORITY Comments TERM SESSION LIMITS Alaska House 1-2 FT per member 4-FT 4-FT 3-FT None Annual 40 Members Alaska Senate 2-3 FT per member 4-FT 4-FT 3-FT None Annual 20 Members Arizona House 1-FT per 2 members 2-FT 1-FT 1-FT Yes Annual 60 Members Arizona Senate 1-FT per 2 members 2-FT 1-FT 1-FT Yes Annual 30 Members Arkansas House Constituent Services No Additional No Additional No Additional Chief Clerk hires staff Yes Annual 100 Members 4-6 FT Arkansas Senate Constituent Services No Additional No Additional No Additional Chief Clerk hires staff 35 Members 4 FT Colorado House 2-SO per member 1-FT 4-FT 4-FT Hours may be used in the Yes Annual 65 Members not to exceed 690 hrs 4-SO 3-SO interim per fiscal year Colorado Senate 1-SO per member 8-FT Shares Presiding 5-FT 50 hrs in interim Yes Annual 35 Members not to exceed 420 hrs 2-SO Officer Staff 2-SO $10.50 per hour per fiscal year Hawaii House 1-FT per member 4-FT 2-FT 2-FT Similar to Hawaii Senate None Annual 51 Members 2-FT Pro Tem (see below) Hawaii Senate 2-FT per member 5-FT V.P. 3-FT No Additional Monthly allocation for None Annual 25 Members (1 serves as 1-SO additional SO staff ($5,000 committee clerk) with an extra $1-2,000 if chairman or leader) Idaho House 1-SO per chairman 1-SO 1-SO 3-SO Leadership hires staff None Annual 70 Members 1-PT in Interim STATE PERSONAL STAFF OFFICER MAJORITY MINORITY Comments TERM SESSION Idaho Senate 1-SO per chairman & 3-FT