The Senate

Hey guys,

I've realized that I haven't given a thorough explanation of where I intern and what they do, for those who aren't really aware of the legislative process. As you guys know I work at the Senate which is pretty much home to the 30 current Arizona Senators during the legislative session. This session opened in January and is expected to last until May. During this period for the most part the Senators hear, discuss/debate, and decide whether or not to pass proposed bills. They are integral in the formation of new laws and policy. My previous posts make it pretty clear what I do for the Senators, which put shortly is all the minimal tasks that work together to make their lives/job a tad bit easier. This also allows me to get a front row seat to the legislative process and the many steps it takes to get a bill passed.
      Today was a very interesting day for bill proposals one of the major being a bill to prohibit photo radar for speeding. There was a huge crowd of people in the audience as well as lots of speakers on both sides of the argument. There will be another bill proposal today about texting and driving which I expect to be equally popular and controversial. There was also tons of media outside so don't mind me if you see me in the background of some of your news channel broadcasts at the Capitol.



Okay,Bye!

~Chandler