Lawmaking in Massachusetts

Critical Steps to Lawmaking in Massachusetts

• Identifying your legislative concerns and needs
• Drafting your Bill and expertly choosing legislative sponsors
• Guiding your Bill through the multiple steps of the Massachusetts legislative process
• Gaining public and media attention to your issue
• Passing the Bill into Law
• Shaping the implementation of the Law by writing Rules and Regulations

Important Legislative Website's

• The Massachusetts Legislature

• Project Vote Smart