The Office of Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is excited to offer new informative guides on civic participation to constituents in the 12th Legislative District. Learn more about the pamphlets and guides available to you below. When you’re ready, place your order for these complementary materials and we’ll mail them right to you.
The Legislative Process in New Jersey. Explore how an idea moves through the State House in Trenton, becoming a bill and potentially part of the law. While there aren’t any catchy tunes like “I’m just a bill,” this guide provides you with the key steps a bill will take in the state General Assembly and Senate before arriving on the Governor’s desk. In addition to the legislative process, learn more about the organization of the two houses of the state legislature, the different types of bills and resolutions, and what your representatives have the power to do on behalf of you.
Making Your Voice Heard. Understanding the legislative process is important (and sometimes even fun) but it means little if citizens don’t get involved. While your state senator and assemblymen diligently represent you at the state capitol, the more people speaking on a particular bill or topic means more attention from other legislators and decision-makers. That is especially true in the committee process and when bills are scheduled for a floor vote—when outreach and communication must be directed beyond just your district representatives. Use this guide to learn more about the committee structure and process in the legislature, as well as how you can participate as a member of the public.
How a Bill Becomes a Law in New Jersey. A Student’s Guide to the Legislative Process. Have a child or another young learner in your life? Start teaching them about civics now! This fun and illustrative guide provides information on the legislative process for the younger citizens of the 12th Legislative District. See how letters to your state senator or assemblyman can be transformed into meaningful legislation that could make it all the way to the Governor’s desk. Civic participation is crucial—there’s no better time to start learning about being an active member of the public.
Explore and Discover the New Jersey State House. During or after your review of the legislative process and how you can participate, take a trip to the historic New Jersey State House in Trenton. Schedule a tour with the Office of Legislative Service’s public information team and learn about the history and tradition of one of the oldest state houses in the United States. See the halls and chambers where decisions are made every day that affect the lives of New Jerseyans. Use this guide to learn more about the public information services provided at the State House and how to schedule a tour.
To request your complimentary copies of the above materials and more, visit our Publications page here.