Senatorial Courtesy Definition and the Legislative Process Describes the custom in the advice and consent process whereby the Senator from a nominee's county must approve of the nominee before the nomination will be considered by the Senate. Resources See Also Legislature History […]
Governor Definition and the Legislative Process The Governor is the chief executive officer of the State, and responsible for oversight of all Executive Branch functions. Resources See Also Legislature History Legislative Branch Legislature Bill Executive Branch Legislative Council […]
Bill Statement Definition and the Legislative Process A brief statement printed at the end of a bill or resolution that describes its provision or purpose. It is also called a sponsor's statement. Resources See Also Legislature History Legislative Branch Legislature Bill Executive Branch […]
Republican Definition and the Legislative Process A member of the Republican Party, one of the two major political parties in the U.S., which was originally organized by Thomas Jefferson, and reorganized in 1854. Resources See Also Legislature History Legislative Branch Legislature Bill […]
Appropriation Definition and the Legislative Process A legislative enactment authorizing the expenditure of public funds for a specific governmental purpose. Resources See Also Legislature History Legislative Branch Legislature Bill Executive Branch Legislative Council Legislature Basis […]
Grandfather Clause Definition and the Legislative Process A provision within a bill that allows activities, individuals, or groups involved prior to its enactment to be exempt from or included in a provision of that legislation. Resources See Also Legislature History Legislative Branch […]
Lobbyist Definition and the Legislative Process A person who communicates with the Legislature and the Governor to support or oppose legislation. Officially, a lobbyist is called a legislative agent. Resources See Also Legislature History Legislative Branch Legislature Bill Executive Branch […]
Bipartisan Definition and the Legislative Process An indication that a committee or group is composed of members of both major political parties, or that an action or idea has support from members of both parties. Resources See Also Legislature History Legislative Branch Legislature Bill […]
Legislative District Definition and the Legislative Process One of the forty areas in New Jersey from which one senator and two General Assembly members are elected. Districts, many of which cross county lines, are established by a special Apportionment Commission and are of equal population. […]
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