The Alliance for Oklahoma’s Future has released its 2007 Legislative and Budget Primer, a new online guide for the upcoming Oklahoma legislative session. In a release, The non-partisan organization says the primer is an "invaluable resource intended to help Oklahoma citizens better understand how their state legislative system really works”. “Whether you are a complete novice to the legislative process, a six-term legislator, or anyone in between, the 2007 Legislative and Budget Primer will provide you the information you need to be better informed and better engaged on the issues you care about,” stated Alliance for Oklahoma’s Future Chair David Blatt. Information available in the primer includes: A comprehensive listing of the leadership, including committee and subcommittee chairs, in both the State House and Senate. An explanation of how the State Senate will function with a historic 24-24 political party tie through a Power-Sharing Agreement, including a step-by-step explanation of all the stages in the legislative process. The basics of the budget process that determine how much money is available to be spent by the Legislature each year, including a preview of major funding commitments state legislative leaders will be facing this session. The 2007 Legislative and Budget Primer can be downloaded as a PDF or viewed directly online as a PowerPoint from the Alliance website. The Alliance is also making hard copies of the primer available upon request. Posted at 1/18/2007 10:15:00 AM