The Legislative Process - A Process of the People
Introduction
This is the sixth edition of an "Abridged Citizens' Guide". This guide was designed as a condensed, yet informational, form of "A Citizen's Guide to Participation in the Legislative Process".
We hope that you will find this compact guide useful in your participation with the legislative process. Although this guide is much shorter, it contains a wealth of relevant information. This guide includes, among other things, an overview of the legislative process, the legislative timetable, testimony guidelines, committee information, contact information for legislators, and resource center information.
We believe that knowledge and effective and timely communication are keys to successful participation. Your participation in the legislative process is essential to the preservation of democracy. We hope that you will use this guide to maximize your effectiveness in the legislative process. You really can make a difference!