PA Legislative Power Structures

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Sep 11

LEVEL: 201
TYPE: Guide
UPDATED: 9/2024

This guide covers the roles and responsibilities of:

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A short overview of the Pennsylvania legislative process.

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A brief review of how a bill becomes law in PA.

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Decodes the elements and markings in proposed PA legislation.

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Decodes the structure, markings, and terminology of PA House and Senate legislative calendars.

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A broad overview of PA's legislative power structures, including leadership positions, committees, and staff.

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Glossary of commonly used legislative terms.

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One-page list of links to commonly used PA legislative resources and sites.

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Differences between parliamentary rules in the PA House and PA Senate.

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Maps of the PA capitol.

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Infographics

Step-by-step explainer of the process to amend the PA Constitution.

Infographics

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Elizabeth Randol

How to Read PA Legislative Calendars