Trust but verify.  And be prepared.

Trust the process.

That’s the advice a member is often given at this stage of the session.

A commitment has been made that your bill will be acted upon favorably in the other house.

The commitment will be honored is the message.

But as Ronald Reagan advised, “Trust but verify.”

Less artfully said, don’t take anything for granted.

Listen to the Senate hearing on your bill.  You might pick up something.

Get an update from the advocates you’re working with

Remind a Senator of the commitment if you have a chance encounter

Yet again, go through the list of your bills that are still alive.  You might think of something that will help get a bill enacted.

And be prepared to take action if that promise is not kept.

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