7907. State Legislative Process

State legislative process is replacing to a significant degree development of the law through the case-by-case decisional method. This course considers the role of state legislation in the development of the law, state legislative process and procedure, and the dynamics of a legislative session. The course emphasizes how mastery of the legislative process leads to effective influence within legislative committees and political parties. It also looks at the art of legislative draftsmanship including understanding of the substantive issues and creativity in the development of legislative alternatives when compromises must be made to attract votes necessary for passage. Instruction focuses on case studies of certain key pieces of legislation..