Legislators

Does not pass

• Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M · waiting on a check

• Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Maintain knowledge of relevant national and international current events.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Prepare drafts of amendments, government policies, laws, rules, regulations, budgets, programs and procedures.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Read and review concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Seek federal funding for local projects and programs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Write, prepare, and deliver statements for the Congressional Record.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M · waiting on a check

• Alert constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Attend receptions, dinners, and conferences to meet people, exchange views and information, and develop working relationships.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Conduct "head counts" to help predict the outcome of upcoming votes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Determine campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Encourage and support party candidates for political office.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Evaluate the structure, efficiency, activities, and performance of government agencies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Organize and maintain campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Oversee expense allowances, ensuring that accounts are balanced at the end of each fiscal year.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Promote the industries and products of their electoral districts.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M

• Speak to students to encourage and support the development of future political leaders.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $59.5M