Demystifying Democracy: I'm Just a Bill (Held for Further Study)

Start: Saturday, February 01, 202510:00 AM

End: Saturday, February 01, 202511:30 AM

Have you ever wondered how to testify at the General Assembly? What does the committee process typically look like? And what does it really mean when a bill you care about is held for further study?

On February 1st, join Common Cause Rhode Island and the Latino Policy Institute for the inside scoop on the lawmaking process in Rhode Island.

Learn from experienced advocates, legislators, and journalists how the process has changed in recent years, what to look for when tracking legislation, and how to meaningfully promote the issues you care about. This is the first event in our annual Demystifying Democracy series.

Spanish-language interpretation will be available at the event.

Panelists:

  • Representative David Morales, District 7, Providence
  • Senator Tiara Mack, District 6, Providence
  • Leanne Barrett, Director of Early Childhood Policy & Strategy at Rhode Island KIDS COUNT
  • Christopher Shea, reporter with the Rhode Island Current

Desmitificando la Democracia: Soy solo un Proyecto de Ley (Retenido para un Estudio Adicional)

Sábado, 1 de Febrero de 2025 10:00-11:30AM

United Way of Rhode Island

50 Valley Street, Providence RI, 02909

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo testificar en la Asamblea General? ¿Cómo suele ser el proceso del comité? ¿Y qué significa realmente cuando un proyecto de ley que te importa se deja en espera para un estudio adicional?

El 1 de Febrero, únete a Common Cause Rhode Island y al Instituto de Políticas Latino para conocer los detalles del proceso legislativo en Rhode Island.

Aprende de defensores con experiencia, legisladores y periodistas sobre cómo ha cambiado el proceso en los últimos años, qué buscar al rastrear la legislación y cómo promover de manera significativa los problemas que te importan. Este es el primer evento de nuestra serie anual Desmitificando la Democracia.