Leadership Office Staff
Office of the President of the Senate 287-1500
Office of the Speaker of the House 287-1300
Senate Majority Office 287-1515
Senate Minority Office 287-1505
House Majority Office 287-1430
House Minority Office 287-1440
The President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and the floor leaders of both houses are entitled to hire
aides to assist them in their legislative and partisan functions. These partisan aides provide a variety of services,
including:
· Assisting party members with all areas of constituent services that involve issues related to State Government (federal issues are generally handled by the offices of the congressional delegation);
· Producing press releases and newsletters, arranging media interviews and providing media training for party members;
· Assisting party members in developing and handling legislation, including gathering information, conducting research and preparing testimony;
· Monitoring legislation for party members; and
· Providing research for committee review of gubernatorial nominations.
The Senate President and the Speaker may also employ legal counsel to aid them in their review of legislation.