Act:
A bill passed by the Senate and House,
Adjournment: The end of a legislative day. Regular adjournments set the date for the next meeting. Adjournment sine die (without a day) marks the end of the session, since it does not set a time for reconvening.
Amend: To formally modify by adding to or deleting from a measure.
Appropriation: Authorization for the expenditure of public funds for a stated purpose.
Bill: A draft of a law presented for enactment.
Calendar: List of bills awaiting action, entered in order reported.
Caucus: Meeting of legislators of the same political party to decide policy and course of action.
Debate: Formal discussion and decision on matter before the body.
Enabling act: A law that permits a State official or a subordinate governmental unit to take specific action.
Floor: The main level of the House and Senate chambers.
Hearing: A formal meeting of a committee or commission at which testimony is presented.
Introduction: The presentation of a bill.
Journal: Record of daily proceedings in the Senate and House.
Lobbyist: A person hired by others to influence the legislative process.
Point of order: A question raised by a legislator concerning the rules of procedure.
Quorum: The number of members required for the conduct of business.
Recommittal: Sending a bill back to the committee that reported it out for consideration.
Resolution: Expresses the will of the legislature or on either branch but does not, generally, have the scope or authority of law.
Session: The period during which the legislature meets and carries on its business.