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How Olympia Works - 12 Minute Overview Video
This document is an in-depth view of the bi-cameral legislative system, how it is organized, and how a bill becomes law, including:
- A detailed review of how a bill gets introduced and who can introduce it
- Standing committee proceedings and actions
- Rules committee proceeding and actions
- The amendment process
- Activities in the opposite house
- Dispute and concurrence resolution
- The Governor’s actions and veto powers.
Tracking Bills and Testifying at Hearings
Next Level Citizen Impact
Rep. Peter Abbarno explains how to get involved in the legislative process - In 2 Minutes!
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