Legislative Process Consulting

"You Have to Understand the Process to Develop a Solution"

As State Legislatures and Chambers look to the future of their legislative process and resources, the need for accurate documentation and improved efficiencies along with opportunities for technological improvement is completely understood by the team of seasoned legislative process experts employed by International Roll-Call® Corporation. The IRC legislative process management study team is dedicated and empowered to serve Legislatures by documenting current workflows and identifying strategic, efficient, and effective solutions for the future.

IRC's team of legislative experts consists of Bill Schaeffer (former Ohio House Clerk), Jeff Finch (former Virginia House Deputy Clerk – Legislative Operations), Scott Maddrea (former Virginia House Deputy Clerk – Committee Operations), and Mary Gibson (former Massachusetts House Clerk's Assistant and Legislative Aide). The team possesses decades of first-hand, real-world experience.

Conducting a Process Study
An IRC legislative process study encompasses the entirety of the legislative process from an initial request or creation of each type of legislative document through final disposition, codification, and Journal publication, and all steps in between. IRC utilizes a combination of onsite and remote meetings to document all legislative process functions, requirements, and workflows, providing a "roadmap" for the Legislature to understand where opportunities for efficiencies, innovation, and elimination of duplicate data entry can be implemented.

IRC will provide a detailed plan of action to:

Review current constitutional requirements, rules, joint rules, and other documents that guide the legislative process.
Document the required workflow and processes by which the legislature accomplishes its work including:
- Legislative documents from drafting to release;
- Committee processes including agendas, notices, reports, amendments, and voting;
- Creating daily floor calendars, journals and indexes, messages and communications;
- Input procedures for bill status; and
- Post-session processes.
Identify opportunities to standardize procedures and eliminate duplicative data entry; and
Provide a detailed report including observations and recommendations for improvement.

IRC recognizes the importance of understanding the nuances, unique methods, and required flexibility of each respective legislative environment. Legislative staff and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have the foundational institutional knowledge to explain their particular multi-faceted process and the inherent challenges that can crop up.

What is the Time Commitment for a Legislative Process Study?
The time commitment of an IRC Legislative Process Study varies depending on the size and complexity of the project. Generally speaking, a project may take 4-8 months depending on the scope coupled with the availability of the Subject Matter Experts involved in the project.

How Much Does it Cost to Conduct a Legislative Process Study?
As with time commitment, the cost of an IRC Legislative Process Study varies depending on the size and complexity of the project. Contact IRC for an initial conversation and quote for your specific project.

For more information on how IRC's Legislative Process Study can benefit your legislature, please contact us at info@roll-call.com or call our main number at 804-730-9600.