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Let LobbyTools guide you through the official House and Senate rules to help make session easier and clearer.
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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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.