The Legislative Services team relays important information to the local government elected officials and staff and seeks feedback on issues being considered during the General Assembly and study committee meetings. Such information then is shared with our state legislators. The team also advocates for locally-requested legislation and budget items.
With input from the region’s local governing bodies, a regional legislative program is developed and approved each year. During the General Assembly, an informational newsletter highlighting legislative activity is produced and distributed about every 7 – 10 days. This newsletter is prepared monthly throughout the remainder of the year. A final summary of legislative action also is developed following adjournment of the legislative session.
Learn more about what our legislative services team does in this Legislative Services 101 pdf.