I mention this bill because it is the bill that requires the most time amongst all the bills I have worked on. I am not one that is good with numbers, therefore, this will be a challenge. My boss knows that math is a weakness of mine. Therefore, he said this was the best project for me because I will be able to build in an area I lack in. There is no doubt that this is going to be a tough project, as it has already taken me 2 entire days just to research the bill to understand it. I am not able to move forward, altering the formula, until I completely understand the purpose of tax levying and why this bill is of concern. Even though this will be a challenge, I look forward to working on this bill and gaining more knowledge in bill writing and tax levies.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Batch 5: Free Write
I was given the task of working on a bill that has to do with tax levying. The goal is to alter a formula in order to make more sense and be directly correlated with the statute that is currently in place for tax levying. The problem is, the citizens of Arizona think their tax rates have increased, when in reality, the levy has increased and the tax rate has actually gone down if not, stayed the same. The reason why there is confusion is because how the formula is set up. Although I am not able to present it on here due to confidentiality reasons, this bill will be presented in the legislative session for all those who pay attention to the many bills that are discussed at that time.
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I think it is so awesome that you have a boss who pushes you like that! There have been several times throughout my internship where I have been asked to do things outside of my comfort zone, such as calling different cities as part of a research project. I told my boss my reservations and she helped coach me through what to say. I was still nervous, but after completing the project I gained so much confidence in my abilities. I hope you are having luck with your bill!
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