Class,
This written assignment is designed as a research/opinion paper. You should 1. find a “state” law, initiative, or bill that you find interesting. Keep in mind that you cannot chose a “national” law or US Congressional law. 2. In your paper explain your state law/initiative/bill in a summary. What is the topic? 3. Describe how the law/initiative/bill was passed or where it is in the legislative process. 4. Explain what political actors are/were in support or opposition to the law. For example are there interest groups, political parties, political leaders, etc, that either support or oppose the law/legislation. 5. Were there any “special” circumstances surrounding this law/legislation? 6. Finally, feel free to give your personal opinion of the law. Do you think it is good/bad? Why?
The 6 things listed should give you a “rough” guideline for your paper. Feel free to add any additional information that you find interesting or important about your law/initiative/bill.
Some possible topics: Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Florida Guns in School Bill HB4005, Washington State I-502 Recreational Marijuana Initiative, New York No Texting and Driving law. These are just a very few possible topics.
The written assignment should be at least 2000 words and you should have some references (There is no “limit” or special number, just don’t cite wikipedia!!) Also you can use any citation format you like.
