Legislator's Handbook, 2011

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Government in Montana

Chapter 3: Organization and Services of the Legislative Branch

Chapter 4: Legislators

Chapter 5: Organizing the Montana Legislature

Chapter 6: Legislative Procedures

Chapter 7: Making Public Policy Through Bills and Resolutions

Chapter 8: Standing Committees

Chapter 9: Floor Sessions of the Senate and House of Representatives

Chapter 10: Participants in the Process

Chapter 11: Getting Paid and Other Important Details

Chapter 12: Interim Activities

Chapter 13: Information Centers

End Notes

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix B: Glossary

Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Appendix D: Bill Paper Colors

Index