Um, Civics: The System Is Designed to Kill Your Bill
Emily walks Ashley (and all of us) through how a bill actually becomes law in Washington. Spoiler: it’s messy, slow, and absolutely designed to kill your idea. Using the fictional Rhythm Reduction Act (RIP dancing), they break down committees, sponsors, lobbyists, hearings, caucuses, companion bills, and why a 60-day session turns everyone feral. Along the way: dinosaurs, pickleball, Bic pens, why the minority party controls the clock, and a reminder that democracy is less Schoolhouse Rock and more group project with deadlines and vibes.
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I'm Just a Bill, Schoolhouse Rock - YouTube
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Fiscal notes (and why they kill dreams)
Governor’s Veto Power in Washington: How It Works and Why It Matters - Tri City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Initiative and Referendum Processes - National Conference of State Legislatures
Governor’s Veto Power in Washington: How It Works and Why It Matters - Tri City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Initiative and Referendum Processes - National Conference of State Legislatures
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