There Ought To Be A Law

Are there challenges in our community or our state that you think could be fixed with a new law? This is your chance to share your ideas! In advance of the upcoming legislative session, submit your ideas for the "Oughta Be a Law" Program.

Proposals can be big ideas like a new state agency, or small changes to the law that make a difference in our region — it’s up to you.

Complete this form to share your idea!

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Legislative Proposal / Bill Idea

1. What is the purpose of the bill?

Problem/issue requiring solution and/or problem or deficiency in current law

2. What is your proposed solution?

How would this solution address the problem? Include draft language of proposed law or change in existing law, if available. Please be as detailed as possible.

3. Studies, Reports, Statistics, and Facts

List all documented sources supporting your conclusion that there is a problem that need to be addressed through legislation. Be specific and attach sources below.

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4. Fiscal Impact

Please describe any state costs, savings, or generated revenue by your legislative proposal.

5. Examples of other states that have addressed or resolved the problem successfully:

Has this proposal or similar legislation been introduced before? Any similar legislation in other states or at the federal level? Please include bill number, author, legislative year and outcome of the legislation.

6. Urgency

Is there a need for speed? How fast must this matter move?

7. Anticipated support or opposition to this legislative proposal

Please include associations, advocacy groups, interest groups, and state agencies and departments.( ex. groups/organizations, affected state agencies, legislators (Policy/Fiscal Committee Chairs, etc.)

8. Prior or similar legislation:

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