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Tips & Tricks: Track Bills & Amendments Every 15 Minutes
LobbyTools Staff
12/15/11

The results of our most recent customer survey were loud and clear: you wanted a 15 minute alert, and we were happy to build it.  Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the new Bill Action Alert already!

Tips & Tricks
Use LobbyTools' Vote and Issue Worksheets to Keep Track
LobbyTools Staff
12/15/11

When you're tracking hundreds of bills for dozens of issues or clients, keeping track of who is with you and who is not can be tough.  Don't worry.  We've created convenient Vote and Issue worksheets to keep it all straight.  We've included each committee member's contact information, a place to record staff assignments and more.  So, when you're wondering who you need to pop in to see next in the capitol - use the vote and issue worksheets - and keep it all straight.

The Rules
The Rules: Notice Deadlines as of Thursday, April 21, 2011
LobbyTools Staff
04/21/11

As the end of session nears, House and Senate meeting notice deadlines are shorter - we'll only get one hour notice before the meeting begins beginning today in the House and on Day 50 in the Senate.  Also, beginning today 4/21/2011 the deadline for filing resolutions in the House that plan to make it past first reading.  Read more...

The Rules
The Rules: Governor's Bill Actions
Lobbytools Staff

You've fought all session long to make sure that your bill has made it into law, but now the final outcome lies with the Governor. Find out what rules the state Constitution lays out for the governor in relation to the signing, vetoing and "silent consent" of bills in the House and Senate.

Tips & Tricks
A Better Way to Manage New Text Filed
Lobbytools Staff

Our users are always coming up with new and innovative ways to use the LobbyTools service, and many have been kind enough to share their "secrets" with us! Find out how to lose those detailed spreadsheets of new bill text, thanks to the automatic features of LobbyTools!

Tips & Tricks
Use Committees of Reference Search to ‘Know the Competition’
Lobbytools Staff

You push hard all session long to make sure that your bills make it through committee and see the light of day. But do you know who else is pushing for (or against) your same agenda item? Utilize Committees of Reference and find out instantly, all throughout session!

The Rules
The Rules: Special Sessions Guidelines and Tips
Lobbytools Staff

A quick guide and breakdown to the rules of Special Sessions, letting you know when Committees meet, the deadline for amendments and much, much more during the rules of Special Sessions.

The Rules
The Rules: Nightly Session Agenda Calendars
Lobbytools Staff

Need to know how the nightly session agenda calendars work? With the power of LobbyTools, you can get a better understanding of what gets released when so that you can plan the days events for you and your staff, all throughout session!

The Rules
The Rules: Deadline for Filing Claims Bills
Lobbytools Staff

Find out all you need to know about Claim Bills in both the House and Senate, the key differences and most importantly the dates and times that will impact your Claim Bill(s) during this year's legislative session.

The Rules
The Rules: Rule Changes for the Last Week of Session
Lobbytools Staff

Session is nearing the end but wait - what's this, new rule changes? Find out more about how the last week of session impacts you and your legislative agenda.

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