How a legislator can use AI, task by task

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.

Context: We use Mapping software.
Change: [proposed or new law, policy]
Our operations: [what we do]

Summarize what changes, who's affected, costs and risks, and options for responding. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.
Role: [describe]
Needs: [duties, skills]

Draft a job description, posting and interview questions. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.

Context: We use Microsoft Exchange and Cisco Webex.
Topic: [issue to resolve]
Who: [board, staff, colleagues]

Draft talking points, options and asks. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.

Context: We use Microsoft Exchange and Cisco Webex.
Stakeholders: [media, parties]
Goal: [describe]

Draft a coordination message. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to read and review concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.

Complaint types: [sales, service, public]
Policies: [describe]

Write resolution steps and wording. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.

Context: We use Microsoft Exchange and Cisco Webex.
Event: [council meeting, function]
Message: [goals]

Draft remarks and key points. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.

Issue: [describe]
Options: [list]

Write a recommendation memo with trade-offs. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.

Context: We use Microsoft Exchange and Cisco Webex.
Event: [council meeting, function]
Message: [goals]

Draft remarks and key points. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to write, prepare, and deliver statements for the Congressional Record.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.
Here's what I have for the statements: [rough notes, the facts, figures and decisions behind it]

Write a clear first draft that I can check and finish. Keep it [one page / short / formal], laid out so I can paste it into Microsoft SharePoint or Adobe Acrobat. Use headings if they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to alert constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings.

Topic: [speech, article, statement]
Audience: [describe]

Write key messages and answers to likely questions. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to evaluate the structure, efficiency, activities, and performance of government agencies.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel and Apple Numbers for Mac.
Program: [goal, activities, timeframe]
Data: [paste outcomes, participation, costs]

Compare results with goals, calculate cost per outcome, find what's working and what isn't, and suggest 3 changes. Show formulas.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to organize and maintain campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.

Context: We use Meeting scheduling software and Microsoft Excel.
Program: [campaign, after-school]
Goals: [describe]

Plan activities and volunteers. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to promote the industries and products of their electoral districts.

Services: [describe]
Audience: [organizations, district]

Draft a pitch and outreach plan. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

I work as a legislator. Part of my job is to represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.

Context: We use Microsoft Exchange and Cisco Webex.
Event: [council meeting, function]
Message: [goals]

Draft remarks and key points. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.