How do they match: Legislators

  • Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
  • Determine campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.
  • Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
  • Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.
  • Review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.
  • Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.