Committee Updates

[Verlumino]

Summary:
Each committee could have its own unique update, which would include new legislation, events, metrics, and committee hearings related to the committee. At some point I may create discussion boards for the committees that I think would be most interesting to update. Until then, feel free to make any suggestions related to committees, or comment which committees you want updated most.

Note: In order to spend more time working on updates, I may not respond to comments in this forum, but I will try to read all of them.

[Turtlemaster01]

The ability to see if certain legislation will even be granted a hearing before writing. I find that whenever I write legislation I don't know if it will be granted a hearing or not until i write and submit it which seems wasteful and not realistic as legislators often times have a great understanding of what will or won't make it through committee (barring upsets) so a percentage that the player can view of this would be helpful!

[Acedotspade]

Originally posted by Turtlemaster01:

The ability to see if certain legislation will even be granted a hearing before writing. I find that whenever I write legislation I don't know if it will be granted a hearing or not until i write and submit it which seems wasteful and not realistic as legislators often times have a great understanding of what will or won't make it through committee (barring upsets) so a percentage that the player can view of this would be helpful!

When we create legislation a pop-up showing how many votes it is likely to get in committee, on the floor, and if it would get vetoed would be extremely useful.

[Grey Alien]

I would like there to be a history of a politician's committee assignments or at least terms served as chairman/ranking member.

[FuturePrez]

I would like for there to be an impeachment hearing that must be started in the Judiciary Committee and actually have it to where Presidents can be removed from office by committee if approved by committee than go to House then if approved than they have to go to the Senate and get approved by there and they have to have it to where house managers propose the charges and the White house defendants have to defend the case and if super majority aka 65 votes confirm the President is removed for whatever charge it may be. I also want the committees to have the ability to confirm or DENY Cabinet members and actually have the President nominate the Cabinet members not just become a Cabinet member as that isn't realistic. :)

[FuturePrez]

May I also advise that you have the Speaker of the House being able to CREATE committees and also have where you can expel a sitting Representative or Senator. :)

[Dragonfly8428]

Originally posted by Augment:

I would like there to be a history of a politician's committee assignments or at least terms served as chairman/ranking member.

An option to repeat my current committee assignment in each new term would be nice.

[Grey Alien]

Originally posted by Dragonfly8428:

Originally posted by Augment:

I would like there to be a history of a politician's committee assignments or at least terms served as chairman/ranking member.

An option to repeat my current committee assignment in each new term would be nice.

+1

Actually it would be great if there were options for repeating actions in campaigns, too. It can be burdensome to constantly micromanage campaign activities like opening and closing field offices. The same goes for granting or denying hearings for bills when your player is the committee chairman. It seems the same bills get brought up every year, you know? An option to permanently deny a bill a hearing would be grand.

[longobongo2489]

Originally posted by Acedogcat:

Originally posted by Turtlemaster01:

The ability to see if certain legislation will even be granted a hearing before writing. I find that whenever I write legislation I don't know if it will be granted a hearing or not until i write and submit it which seems wasteful and not realistic as legislators often times have a great understanding of what will or won't make it through committee (barring upsets) so a percentage that the player can view of this would be helpful!

When we create legislation a pop-up showing how many votes it is likely to get in committee, on the floor, and if it would get vetoed would be extremely useful.

I don't like this idea... it spoils the excitement and anticipation of sponsoring a bill. I really resist this as you should have to sponsor a bill to find out.

[longobongo2489]

You should try and add in lots of the committees which are 'unavailable' to the player, it would make the playing experience more comprehensive and realistic, and would be fun too!

[cmtc99]

Originally posted by Turtlemaster01:

The ability to see if certain legislation will even be granted a hearing before writing. I find that whenever I write legislation I don't know if it will be granted a hearing or not until i write and submit it which seems wasteful and not realistic as legislators often times have a great understanding of what will or won't make it through committee (barring upsets) so a percentage that the player can view of this would be helpful!

Although it should still be vague enough that there is some mystery as to whether it will pass or not

[Acedotspade]

Originally posted by cmtc99:

Originally posted by Turtlemaster01:

The ability to see if certain legislation will even be granted a hearing before writing. I find that whenever I write legislation I don't know if it will be granted a hearing or not until i write and submit it which seems wasteful and not realistic as legislators often times have a great understanding of what will or won't make it through committee (barring upsets) so a percentage that the player can view of this would be helpful!

Although it should still be vague enough that there is some mystery as to whether it will pass or not

+1

[bigjplay]

How about some VP love? I think it would be awesome if you are just trucking along in your career in the Senate or House etc. and you are selected by a candidate to be their Vice Presidential Running mate in the upcoming general election.

Also I think it would be awesome to add Lieutenant Governors to the game as well, Every gubernatorial candidate that makes it to the general election should pick a Lt. Governor. In addition, it would be awesome for you to be nominated as a Lt. Governor. It could add another level of being able to propel your career forward. Thanks for for your time and tank you for tis wonderful game!!!

[Acedotspade]

Originally posted by bigjplay:

How about some VP love? I think it would be awesome if you are just trucking along in your career in the Senate or House etc. and you are selected by a candidate to be their Vice Presidential Running mate in the upcoming general election.

Also I think it would be awesome to add Lieutenant Governors to the game as well, Every gubernatorial candidate that makes it to the general election should pick a Lt. Governor. In addition, it would be awesome for you to be nominated as a Lt. Governor. It could add another level of being able to propel your career forward. Thanks for for your time and tank you for tis wonderful game!!!

Sort of relating this to committees as well, maybe having relations with other politicians would make them more likely to pick you for roles like VP or offer/trade you spots on certain committees. Even politicians can make friends!

[NnNn]

You could add the ability for the player to whip votes in favor of their legislation or legislation they agree with, and allow the player to become their parties whip in the state/federal house/senate

[albe3413]

First of all, this is excellent. I am so happy I spent the time and money. Worth every penny so far.
In general, I felt like there isn't enough legislative activity. After Week 5 or 6, legislation stops coming. Especially as the chairman, I should be getting pummeled with requests for legislation, hearings, judicial confirmations, etc. (You've mentioned several of these things coming and, with legislative expansion, some of this will happen naturally anyway, I imagine). But, increasing the amount of work that one has to do each week other than events would be very important. On non-election years, I find myself speeding through weeks 20-40 regularly (sometimes earlier!). But this is great. Well done.