Why do we need this bill?

Every bill sponsor must answer that question satisfactorily.

Twice today, I had conversations about possible compromises on bills that were opposed last year by a government agency in one instance and an industry group in the other.

In both instances, they now prefer to help write the law, instead of responding to an unfavorable court decision.

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After the death penalty repeal bill passed the Senate this morning, someone asked me how I would prep for the floor debate in the House.

“I’ve been prepping for the death penalty debate for the last 30 years.”

Know the case for your bill and listen carefully to the other side’s arguments so that you can effectively respond.