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Event Calendar
Schedule
Event Calendar
Intro
Web
N/A
Session Calendar
Schedule
Session Calendar
Intro
PDF
Nov 2022
Boat with Life Preserver
Tips
Surviving Your First Session
Intro
PDF
Nov 2022
Staff Handbook Cover
Guide
Staff Handbook
Intro
PDF
Nov 2022
Stack of Books
Guide
Legislator Handbook
Intro
PDF
Oct 2020
Tribal Handbook Cover
Guide
Tribal Handbook
Intro
PDF
Nov 2020
File Drawers
Records
What is Public Record?
Intro
66 min
Dec 2020
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Tour
A Tour of the Capitol
Intro
18 min
Dec 2020
Map of Capitol Complex
Map
Capitol Complex
Intro
PDF
Nov 2020
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NCSL
NCSL Welcomes New Legislators
Intro
3 min
Jul 2019
Roman Style Columns
NCSL
New Member Orientation
Intro
PDF
Nov 2020
Statue, Keyboard and Roman Style Columns
NCSL
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Intro
Web
N/A
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Tour
Legislative Branch Services
Intro
8 min
Nov 2020
Power Tools
Legislator
Resources
Intro
Web
N/A
Health
Health Care & Benefits
HR
Web
N/A
Stethoschope, pen and chart
Health
Incentive Program
HR
PDF
Nov 2020
Emergency Room
Safety
Safety Handout
HR
PDF
Oct 2020
Stack of binders
Policy
Sexual Harassment Policy
HR
PDF
Oct 2020
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Ethics
Ethics Training
HR
50 min
Nov 2020
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MPERA
Retirement
HR
7 min
Nov 2020
Calendar
Payroll
2023 Calendar
Comp
PDF
Sep 2022
Payroll Notebook, Calculator, Pen, Glasses & Cup of Tea
Payroll
Compensation
Comp
Web
N/A
Bank Check and Pen
Payroll
2023 Session Payments
Comp
PDF
Nov 2022
Totalling up Receipts
Form
Reimbursement for Legislator Expenses
(Incurred During Orientation)
Comp
PDF
Nov 2022
Ledger of Expenses
Allowance
Constituent Services
Comp
Web
N/A
History spelled out with stamps
History
Legislator Salary Rates
Comp
PDF
Nov 2022
Tax forms and calculator
Tax
Per Diem Payments Considerations
Comp
Web
N/A
Person reading a large book
Guidance
Educational Activities
Comp
Web
N/A
Filling out a form by hand
Payroll
Form E-1 Multiple Public Employment Disclosure Statement
Comp
Web
N/A
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Committees
Introduction to Committees
Process
14 min
Nov 2018
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Media
Presiding Officer Training: AV Communication Best Practices
Process
3 mins
Dec 2022
Manual
Handbook
Presiding Officer Manual
Process
PDF
N/A
Chamber Rostrum
Chamber
Presiding Officer Training
Process
3 hrs
Dec 2020
Jeopardy Board
Quiz
Session Jeopardy Round 1
Process
Slideshow
Dec 2022
Jeopardy Board
Quiz
Session Jeopardy Round 2
Process
Slideshow
Dec 2022
Books on Shelves
Laws
2021 Publication Order Form
Process
PDF
Oct 2022
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Fiscal
Introduction to Fiscal Division
Process
5 min
Nov 2020
Budget Training Dates & Location
Budget
Legislator Budget Training
Process
PDF
DEC 2022
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Fiscal
Part 1: History of Entitlement Share
Process
18 min
Nov 2020
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Fiscal
Part 2: Local Government Interim Committee
Process
96 min
Nov 2020
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Fiscal
Part 3: Changes to Entitlement Share
Process
16 min
Nov 2020
Laptop and monitor on home desk
Remote
Remote Participation Requirements
Technology
PDF
Oct 2022
Lady using Laptop
Remote
Zoom 101 Training
Technology
90 min
Dec 2020
Email Icon on Smart Phone
Communication
Email Guidelines
Technology
PDF
Nov 2022
Communication
Microsoft Teams Online
Technology
Web
N/A
Computer Keyboard
Communication
Microsoft Teams Training Videos
Technology
Web
Nov 2020
Intranet
Microsoft Office 365
Technology
Web
N/A
Video Thumbnail
Media
Capturing Public Record: AV Communication Best Practices
Technology
5 mins
Nov 2022
Portion of Capitol building
Media
Montana Public Affairs Network (MPAN)
Technology
PDF
Nov 2018
Computer under repair
Repair
Computer Service Providers
Technology
PDF
Nov 2020
Screenshot of Brochure
Brochure
Effective Committee Member
Committee
PDF
Sep 2018
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Legislative
Example Committee Hearing
Committee
7 mins
Feb 2017
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Tips
Committees: What Not to Do
Committee
6 mins
Nov 2014
Gavel on Desk
Brochure
Motions in Committee
Committee
PDF
Oct 2020
Quiz Stamp on Desk
Quiz
Committee Rules
Committee
PDF
Nov 2020
Man Filling Writing on Paper Next to Laptop
Guide
Bill Drafting 101
Bill
PDF
Nov 2022
Man Filling Writing on Paper Next to Laptop
Form
Bill Draft Request
Bill
PDF
Oct 2020
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Bills
How Do Bills Get Prioritized?
Bill
4 min
Jul 2020
Magnifying Glass, Book and Eyeglasses
Handout
Bill Lookup
Bill
PDF
Oct 2020
Row of Light Bulb Stamps with One Set Apart
Guide
Idea to Introduction
Bill
PDF
Oct 2018
Piece of Paper with Priorities typed on it
Handout
Prioritizing Bill Draft Requests
Bill
PDF
Oct 2020
Hourglass and Clock
Guide
Bill Draft Requests & Deadlines
Bill
PDF
Oct 2022
Quiz Blocks
Quiz
Bill Draft 101: Bill & Quiz
Bill
PDF
Nov 2022
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