PA Legislative Lingo Glossary
Written By Elizabeth Randol
LEVEL: 101
TYPE: Reference
UPDATED: 1/2025
Resource Summary
This glossary covers commonly used legislative terms, specifically those related to:
Session and floor lingo
Bill lingo
Committee lingo
Legislative calendar lingo
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