Policymaking can be really, really confusing. Schoolhouse Rock may have covered the basics. But what about the super niche tasks and processes that keep the Michigan government moving? It can feel like, if you're not a lawmaker, lobbyist, or reporter, it's impossible to know what's going on.
Well, that's where this guide comes in. Want to watch (and understand) a day in the state Senate? We got you. Want to know what's actually in a bill everyone's talking about? That's covered too.
It's your state, see how it's run.
Guides to the legislative process
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A resource to explain how to understand the content of a bill. Part of our series on understanding how your state government functions. -
A resource to explain the flow of a day in the Michigan House of Representatives. Part of our series on understanding how your state government functions. -
A resource to explain the flow of a day in the Michigan Senate. Part of our series on understanding how your state government functions. -
A resource to explain some common and confusing terms you may hear around the Michigan Legislature. Part of our series on understanding how your state government functions. -
A resource to explain how Michigan bills become state law. Part of our series on understanding how your state government functions.
