Legislative Histories - Step-by-Step
Step 9 - Search for information from organizations concerned with the issue.
- Compile a list for researching potential organizations:
- participated in committee hearings
- mentioned in journal or newspaper articles
- topical keywords associated with the issue and the organizations
- Search
Gale Directory Library by the organizations' names or topical keywords
to identify contact information, including web addresses.
- Some journals or newsletters from professional organizations include legislative
update sections to keep their members aware of changes in the law.
Prepared by: Rich Gause,
Government Documents Librarian
Last updated May 03, 2011 10:07:26 AM