How do they match: Legislators

  • Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
  • Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
  • Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
  • Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.