Social Problem Research and Legislative History
Part 1: Problem Overview
State the nature of the problem or need that the legislative bill addresses.[Remember, the bill is the answer to a social problem; you must explain the problem.]
What background information is known about the problem? What is the data that shows the problem is a need that requires state action? Explain why this problem cannot be solved by local cities or counties.
Justify who is most (targeted groups) impacted by the problem.
What are the defining characteristics (e.g., age, race, gender, ethnicity) of the targeted group impacted by the problem?
In what ways are the targeted groups impacted by the problem (socially, emotionally, economically, environmentally)? (You must use library or government resources to support this section.)
Part 2: Legislative History
Is the selected state bill an amendment to an existing state law? If yes, give the actual law title and code number (i.e., OCGA citation).
Briefly describe how the problem is being dealt with presently.
What are the legislative changes/differences between the existing law and the current bill?[What will change if the bill becomes law].
What social values or whose political ideologies are evident in the proposed policy to the problem? (Support your response from the readings).