Assistant Legislative Researcher
Join our team as an Assistant Legislative Researcher! Help provide comprehensive research support for legislative initiatives. Minimum qualifications: legal authorization to work in the United States. Training provided.
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Digital Transformation in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly adopted the NeVA platform to enhance digital capabilities, leading to the digital archiving of house proceedings, introduction of paperless budget laying, and live streaming of sessions. Challenges in implementing e-Vidhan were overcome through the inauguration of
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Massachusetts District and School Accountability System Fall 2023
The Massachusetts District and School Accountability System for Fall 2023 includes various components such as Accountability Indicators, Normative Component, Criterion-Referenced Component, Assessment Participation, Categorization of Schools and Districts, and Reporting. It emphasizes measuring the
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Special Education Circuit Breaker Program Overview FY2024
The Special Education Circuit Breaker Program for FY2024 provides financial assistance to public school districts for high-cost special education services. The program includes Relief Claims and Year-End Claims cycles, with legal references for reimbursement guidelines. Reserve Relief funds are avai
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TEA Legislative Updates
Updates in Texas Education Agency's legislative agenda for the years 2023 to 2025 include new data elements, code tables, and guidance updates pertaining to disciplines, associate degree indicators, accelerated instruction, pre-kindergarten, UIL participation, and more. Changes in requirements for t
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Grand Rapids Government & Legislative Affairs Summary 2023-2024
The City of Grand Rapids Government & Legislative Affairs office, led by Karyn Ferrick, focuses on managing legislative priorities at state and federal levels, advocating for statutory changes aligned with the city's strategic plan, and securing direct funding. The legislative team, including Mayor
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Proposed Legislative Amendments for Professionalization of Public Service
This presentation outlines proposed legislative reforms to enhance the professionalization of the public service in South Africa. Key areas targeted include managing the political-administrative interface, training and development of employees, promoting ethical conduct, and more. Priority legislati
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A Call To Action Legislative Bill Package Overview as of March 15, 2024
The legislative bill package introduced includes SB 1491, AB 2326, AB 1905, SB 1166, AB 810, AB 2407, AB 2047, AB 2048, AB 2608, and AB 1790. These bills aim to address issues such as discriminatory events disclosure, LGBTQ+ rights, sexual harassment complaints, employee recommendations, and employm
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Identifying Student Percentage Reporting SY 2021 - 2022
Identified Student Percentage Reporting (ISP) is essential for districts to report the number of students identified through direct certification and categorical lists in eSchool. This report must be submitted by April 15, 2022, to comply with federal regulations. Understanding how ISP is calculated
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Legislative Compensation Board
This information details the legislative compensation structure set by the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board, including salary, per diem rates, benefits, retirement contributions, and other allowances. It also highlights important dates related to legislative compensation changes and upcoming
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Understanding the Stages of Legislative Drafting Process
Legislative drafting is a crucial process in constructing legislation. It is part of the broader policy and legislative processes, involving stages like understanding the proposal, analyzing it, designing the law, composing the draft, and verifying it. Each stage holds significance in ensuring the e
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Updates on Financial Investigation Agency: Legislative Amendments and Mutual Evaluation Readiness
Ongoing preparations for the upcoming Mutual Evaluation, introduction of AMLive STR e-Reporting Portal, legislative amendments, and additions impacting the Financial Investigation Agency. The FATF Mutual Evaluation scheduled for July 2022 assesses the Territory's anti-money laundering measures. Enti
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Legislative Drafting and Bill Analysis Workshop Overview
This paper presents the highlights of a workshop on legislative drafting and bill analysis organized by NILS. It covers the essential aspects of drafting legislative documents, pre-drafting activities, stages of the drafting process, and the importance of bill analysis. The workshop aimed to share k
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Aids to Interpretation: Understanding the Purpose and Types
Interpretation of statutes involves uncovering legislative intent. Internal aids (such as titles and preambles) and external aids help judges apply statutes accurately. Key factors include short and long titles, preamble statements, and substance over form. Case examples illustrate how titles can sh
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Understanding Gerrymandering: Implications and Methods
The Supreme Court rulings in Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) and Reynolds v. Sims (1964) emphasized the need for equitable and periodically redrawn political districts to ensure fair representation and voting power for all citizens. Gerrymandering, the manipulation of district boundaries for partisan adv
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Understanding Municipal Management Districts (MMDs) in Texas
Municipal Management Districts (MMDs) in Texas are special districts that are self-governed but require approval from the host municipality. They have the authority to provide infrastructure and approved service plans. MMDs can issue tax-exempt bonds, levy taxes, assessments, and impact fees, and pr
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Advocacy and Legislative Priorities for Fort Bend ISD Board Leadership Academy
Learn about Fort Bend ISD's legislative priorities and how to be an effective advocate for students and teachers. Gain insights on preparing for a legislative visit, key information to have on hand, and available resources to support your advocacy efforts. Engage with the community, voice your opini
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Understanding Legislative Drafting in Somali Federal Parliament
Legislative drafting involves the preparation of legislative documents like bills, amendments, resolutions, and motions for consideration by the legislative branch of the state. In Somalia, the Federal Parliament plays a crucial role in law-making, amending, and repealing laws. This process is guide
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School Calendars and Comparative Analysis for St. Louis Public Schools 2014-2015
Executive Director Deanna Anderson presented the 2014-15 school calendar, compared calendars from other districts, and sought public input. Meetings with staff and analysis of surrounding districts were conducted to finalize the academic schedule. Key dates from various school districts were outline
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Louisiana Cultural Districts: Engaging Communities in Cultural Development
The Louisiana Cultural Districts program, under the Cultural Economy Initiative, aims to revitalize local communities by creating hubs of cultural activity. By building on cultural resources and promoting art and culture, the program benefits from increased occupancy, commerce, and community identit
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Overview of SAPSASA Hockey Current State and Districts for Boys and Girls in 2015
SAPSASA Hockey in 2015 discussed the current state of the game, with detailed information on districts, teams, and age groups. It highlighted the need for growth and sustainability through collaboration with clubs and organizations. The document also outlined specific districts for boys and girls, e
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Legislative Changes in School Calendar Policies
Significant legislative revisions were made to school calendar statutes in West Virginia during the 2013 legislative session, allowing more flexibility for county boards to develop calendars while ensuring a minimum of 180 instructional days. The changes mandated public hearings, set guidelines for
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The End of Public Health Emergency: Legal Authorities and Legislative Actions
The public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 preparedness summit is coming to an end, with various legal authorities and legislative actions in place. The complex environment includes multiple emergency declarations, administrative actions, and legislation changes. Different declarations hav
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Real World Learning Workbook for School Districts
This workbook is designed to assist leadership teams in creating an action plan to implement and enhance real-world learning in their school districts. It involves self-assessment, reflection, and action plan development. The vision, considerations, and action items for real-world learning are explo
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Understanding the Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes Law in a State
The legislative process of how a bill becomes law in a state is elucidated here, covering the roles of the legislature, the law-making process, the definition and importance of bills, and the objectives they aim to achieve. Through this detailed explanation, legislative practitioners gain insight in
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2020 IAC Legislative Review: Overview and Highlights
The 2020 IAC Legislative Review discusses key bills, funding allocations, eligible expenses, and session insights. It covers various topics such as small business grants, pretrial supervision programs, and public defender services. Get informed about legislative developments and changes in Idaho wit
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Understanding Legal Terms and Congressional Powers in the US Government
This content covers the definitions of legal terms like subpoena, perjury, contempt, immunity, legislative oversight, and legislative veto, along with the powers of investigation and oversight in the US Congress. It also highlights the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches,
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Understanding the Process of Legislative Referrals in AS Committees
The process of legislative referrals involves submitting issues or legislation for discussion, debate, and development in AS Standing Committees through a formal method. This includes submitting a legislative referral, assigning it to a committee, researching the topic, making recommendations, and v
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Special Districts in the Northeast United States: Enhancing or Hindering Local Government Service Delivery?
Special districts in the Northeast US, independent units of local government, professionalize public service management. They have specialized functions, administrative and financial independence, and low political visibility. The study aims to develop a typology of multi-purpose special districts f
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Special Fire District Performance Reviews Overview
Presentation on the OPPAGA Fire District Reviews detailing statutory requirements, research objectives, findings for individual districts, and recommendations for special fire control districts in rural areas. The performance reviews cover governance, service delivery, resource management, and more,
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Legislative Persons Definition Changes in Indiana Lobby Registration Commission
The Indiana Lobby Registration Commission has updated its definition of legislative persons and close relatives for tracking and reporting expenses by lobbyists. The changes distinguish between immediate family and close relatives, expanding the scope to include more family members. Amendments in 20
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Wellborn Zoning Districts Focus Group Meeting
Wellborn Zoning Districts Focus Group Meeting involves planning and development services led by Jessica Bullock, Staff Planner. The districts discussed include Wellborn Estate and Wellborn Restricted Suburban, each with specific purpose statements and dimensional standards. Wellborn Estate focuses o
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Understanding the Truth about Districts and Homeownership Risks
Debunking common misconceptions about districts, this discussion sheds light on the limited obligations and protections for homeowners. It explains how districts provide financial viability and transparency, showcasing the intelligence of homeowners in evaluating their choices.
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Legislative Updates and Governor's 2017-19 K-12 Budget Proposal
Since adopting its 2017 legislative priorities, significant progress has been made, including finalizing election results, establishing legislative chambers' organization, releasing Governor Inslee's proposed K-12 budget, and holding meetings with key stakeholders. The Washington 2017 Legislature ha
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Demographic and Government Overview of L'Anse and Baraga, Michigan
An overview of the demographic characteristics and government structures of L'Anse and Baraga, Michigan. The population, household statistics, income distribution, and workforce education levels are highlighted for L'Anse. The city government structures of L'Anse and Baraga, including village truste
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Understanding the Legislative Process in Parliamentary and European Law Making
This content provides detailed insights into the legislative process in Parliamentary and European Law Making. It covers the composition of Parliament, types of Bills, Acts of Parliament, evaluation of the legislative process, and the impact of EU membership and the HRA 1998. The roles of the House
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Understanding Collective Bargaining in School Districts
Collective bargaining in school districts involves negotiating over mandatory and permissive subjects such as wages, hours, and conditions of employment. School districts must differentiate between mandatory and permissive subjects, and disputes over mandatory subjects must be resolved through impas
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2016 Legislative Wrap-Up Highlights in Marijuana Legislation
The 2016 Legislative Wrap-Up showcases significant marijuana-related bills passed in Washington state, including HB 2520 authorizing producers to supply cooperatives, HB 2521 allowing for proper disposal of unsellable marijuana, and SB 6177 modifying research provisions. Additionally, HB 2584 addres
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Addressing Local Wealth Disparities in Ohio's School Funding
School districts in Ohio experience significant variations in property values, affecting their ability to generate local revenue. The state's school funding formula aims to neutralize the impact of local property wealth on educational opportunities by providing more aid to lower-wealth districts. Th
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Ohio Public Opinion on Redistricting and State Legislative Issues
The Ohio Public Ray C. Bliss Institute conducted the 2014 Akron Buckeye Poll to gather insights on redistricting, state legislative district opinions, potential redistricting views, support for increasing legislative terms, and more. Results show a split on whether redistricting has helped or hurt t
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