Batch 5: Free Wtrite

Around this time of year, CSA tends to become very busy. There is a list of things to do and only so much time to get each one done. Meeting deadlines is an important part of working at CSA, all employees are aware of this, as times can be stressful. There is a major caucus coming up that will consist of CSA going over all the bills we have been working on. In attendance will be members from both the house and senate, as well as many lobbyists from all over Arizona. We also got the news that Liz Archuletta got second place in her election for NACo Second Vice President. Although this is a bit unfortunate, it only means she tends to run for US congress in the next election, as her resume has put her in great position to succeed. Also, we have several meetings coming up to discuss numerous topics with other government officials. It will be a busy month for CSA.

To elaborate a little bit more on the caucus that is around the corner. Basically, all the bills we have worked on for the past several months, will be up for a vote at the meeting. Members of the meeting will vote on if they think the bill should go on to the state legislature when the session begins (The second Monday following Jan. 1st). After this voting is done, we take another vote on level of importance for each bill. Essentially, we want to figure out if a bill should be introduced right away because it could take a while to process or if it can be introduced toward the end of the legislative session (the session lasts approx. 100 days). This meeting is very important and is done every year around this time to make sure all the pieces are in place and ready to go by the time the legislative session starts. There are hundreds of bills, therefore, it only makes sense to get as organized as possible by the time the session begins.