# GovBuddy > Legislative intelligence, verified directories, bill tracking, committee hearing intelligence, and data-driven policy work. ## About GovBuddy is the legislative intelligence hub for verified directories, bill tracking, committee hearing intelligence, and data-driven policy work. GovBuddy is published by Capitol Enquiry, Inc. for lobbyists, public affairs teams, government affairs teams, agencies, associations, and enterprise policy teams. ## Organization - Name: GovBuddy - Publisher: Capitol Enquiry, Inc. - Canonical site: https://www.govbuddy.com/ - Primary audience: lobbyists, public affairs teams, government affairs teams, agencies, associations, and enterprise policy teams ## Product Progression - Connect: entry level verified legislative contacts, directories, and access workflows. - Connect Plus: bill tracking, alerts, bill context, and similar bill detection. - Engage: professional tier with predictive intelligence built in, hearing intelligence, strategic guidance, and deeper insights. ## Canonical Product Pages - [Audit Bills](https://www.govbuddy.com/audit-bills/), updated 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z, Get a free California bill audit covering hearings, amendments, lobbyist positions, strategic analysis, bill status, and predictions from GovBuddy. - [Book a GovBuddy Public Policy Analysis Demo](https://www.govbuddy.com/book-a-demo/), updated 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z, Schedule a GovBuddy demo to see verified directories, bill tracking, and the professional Engage tier with predictive intelligence built in. - [GovBuddy Connect](https://www.govbuddy.com/connect-2026/), updated 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z, GovBuddy Connect gives advocacy teams verified legislative directories, mobile access, and instant contact lookup in California, New York, and Ohio. - [Contact GovBuddy by Phone, Fax, or Email](https://www.govbuddy.com/contact/), updated 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z, Contact GovBuddy for legislative directories, bill tracking, demos, plan questions, and support from Capitol Enquiry, Inc. - [Verified Legislative Directories From GovBuddy](https://www.govbuddy.com/directories/), updated 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z, Explore GovBuddy legislative directories with verified contacts for legislators, staff, committees, agencies, and advocacy teams. - [GovBuddy Engage](https://www.govbuddy.com/govbuddy-engage/), updated 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z, GovBuddy Engage combines committee hearing intelligence, spoken conversational research, predictive vote insights, and strategic guidance. ## Legislative Tracking Articles - [New California Laws 2026: What Passed and When They Take Effect](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/new-california-laws-2026-2027/), updated 2026-10-13T09:00:00.000Z, California enacted major laws in 2026 covering AI, employment, privacy, child safety, and healthcare. Learn what changed and the key 2027 deadlines. - [How to Find New York Legislative and Committee Staff Contacts](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/find-new-york-legislative-staff-contacts/), updated 2026-10-09T09:00:00.000Z, Learn how to find New York Senate, Assembly, and committee staff contacts, understand their roles, and check that their information is current. - [California November 3, 2026 Election: Final-Weeks Guide to Voting, Deadlines, and What Comes Next](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-november-3-2026-election-guide/), updated 2026-10-07T09:00:00.000Z, California’s November 3, 2026 general election is weeks away. Here’s what to know about registration, vote-by-mail, Election Day, and tracking results. - [New York SAFE for Kids Act: Requirements, Rulemaking, and Implementation Timeline](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/new-york-safe-for-kids-act/), updated 2026-09-30T09:00:00.000Z, New York’s SAFE for Kids Act takes effect January 25, 2027. Here’s what the law requires, what the final rules cover, and where implementation stands. - [California Ballot Measures 2026: A Neutral Guide to Every Proposition on the November 3 Ballot](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-ballot-measures-2026-guide/), updated 2026-09-29T09:00:00.000Z, California voters face 14 statewide propositions on November 3, 2026. Here’s a neutral guide to every measure, what it does, and where to read more. - [California Governor Bill-Signing Deadline 2026: The September 30 Tracker](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-governor-bill-signing-deadline-2026/), updated 2026-09-14T09:00:00.000Z, The California Governor has until September 30, 2026 to sign or veto end-of-session bills. Here is how the deadline works, the four possible outcomes, and what to watch as the window closes. - [How to Find Ohio Legislative and Committee Staff Contacts](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/find-ohio-legislative-staff-contacts/), updated 2026-09-04T09:00:00.000Z, A practical guide to Ohio General Assembly staff: the roles that exist, who does what, where their contact information lives, and how to verify it. - [What Is a Fiscal Note, and Why Can It Decide a Bill's Fate?](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/what-is-a-fiscal-note/), updated 2026-08-20T09:00:00.000Z, A fiscal note estimates what a bill would cost the state. Here is how fiscal notes work across states, why they matter, and how California handles fiscal analysis. - [California's August 14 Fiscal Deadline: The Second-House Suspense File Explained](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-august-14-suspense-file-2026/), updated 2026-08-11T09:00:00.000Z, California's August 14 fiscal committee deadline compresses second-house Appropriations decisions into a short window. Here is what the suspense file does. - [AB 1421 Explained: California's Road Usage Charge Research Bill](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-ab-1421-road-usage-charge/), updated 2026-07-24T09:00:00.000Z, AB 1421 does not create a mileage tax. Here is what California's road usage charge research bill actually requires under the current amended version. - [California Legislative Calendar: Why the July 2 Policy Committee Deadline Matters](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-policy-committee-deadline-july-2-2026/), updated 2026-06-24T17:44:33.000Z, By the GovBuddy team · Last reviewed June 23, 2026 Quick Answer July 2, 2026 is the final ordinary deadline for California policy committees to meet and report bills during the... - [California Ballot Measures 2026: Why the June 25 Qualification Deadline Matters](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-ballot-measures-2026-why-the-june-25-qualification-deadline-matters/), updated 2026-06-24T10:11:35.000Z, California Ballot Measures 2026: Why the June 25 Qualification Deadline Matters By the GovBuddy team · Last reviewed June 19, 2026 Quick Answer June 25, 2026 is California's... - [AB 495 Explained: How California's Family Preparedness Bill Became a Parental-Rights Flashpoint](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/ab-495-explained-how-californias-family-preparedness-bill-became-a-parental-rights-flashpoint/), updated 2026-06-03T13:30:37.000Z, AB 495 Explained: How California's Family Preparedness Bill Became a Parental-Rights Flashpoint By the GovBuddy team · Last reviewed May 22, 2026 Quick Answer AB 495, the Family... - [California New Laws and Compliance Deadlines: 2026 Guide](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/new-bills-compliance-deadlines-california-government/), updated 2026-09-18T16:15:00.000Z, California’s 2026 compliance deadlines under SB 294, SB 642 and SB 617 have passed, but the obligations continue. See where each one stands and what the September 30 Governor deadline could add. - [California Legislative Calendar 2026: Why May 29 Is a Major Bill Deadline](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-may-29-2026-bill-deadline/), updated 2026-05-19T14:11:33.000Z, By the GovBuddy team · Last reviewed May 18, 2026 Quick Answer May 29, 2026 is the last day for each house of the California Legislature to pass bills introduced in that house... - [The Quiet Architects: How Legislative Staff Shape State Policy in California, New York, and Ohio.](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/legislative-staff-ca-ny-oh/), updated 2026-10-01T20:15:00.000Z, Most coverage of state legislatures focuses on the members. The people who actually run California, New York, and Ohio state capitols are the staff: chiefs of staff, committee... - [How to Find California Committee Staff Contacts (And Why Most Lists Go Stale)](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-committee-staff-contacts/), updated 2026-10-01T20:15:00.000Z, How to Find California Committee Staff Contacts (And Why Most Lists Go Stale) By the GovBuddy team · Last reviewed May 7, 2026 Quick Answer California committee staff contacts are... - [How to Track Lobbyist Testimony at California Committee Hearings](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/how-to-track-lobbyist-testimony-at-california-committee-hearings/), updated 2026-05-11T10:30:49.000Z, By the GovBuddy team · Last reviewed May 4, 2026 Quick Answer California does not officially transcribe most legislative committee hearings. To find out who testified, what... - [California's suspense file: How 2026's Deadlines actually Work (and How to Read the May 15 hearing)](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/californias-suspense-file-how-2026s-deadlines-actually-work-and-how-to-read-the-may-15-hearing/), updated 2026-05-08T13:44:41.000Z, By the GovBuddy team · Last reviewed April 30, 2026 Quick answer The California suspense file is where the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees decide fiscal bills in a... - [How Government Relations Teams Use AI to Reduce Policy Blind Spots](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/how-government-relations-teams-use-ai-to-reduce-policy-blind-spots/), updated 2026-02-19T10:45:31.000Z, AI Isn't Replacing Lobbyists. It's Giving Them Their Mornings Back. There's a version of this story that gets told a lot. AI in government relations is coming for the lobbyists... - [How to Track State Legislation Without Missing Procedural Risk](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/track-state-legislation-procedural-risks/), updated 2026-02-12T10:18:35.000Z, How to Track State Legislation Without Missing Procedural Risk In most U.S. states, the majority of bills never reach a final vote . According to summaries from state legislative... - [The 10-Day Sprint: California's AI Bills Face the January 2026 Suspense Verdict](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-suspense-file-january-2026/), updated 2026-01-21T16:15:30.000Z, The California Suspense File January 2026 hearing is tomorrow, January 22. In under 20 minutes, the Senate Appropriations Committee will announce which bills advance and which... - [California January 31 Deadline 2026: The 17-Day Sprint for Carryover Bills](https://www.govbuddy.com/legislative-tracking/california-january-31-deadline-2026-carryover-bills/), updated 2026-01-20T16:13:05.000Z, Table of Contents Quick Reference: January 2026 Deadlines What Is the California January 31 Deadline 2026? Can a 2025 Bill Be Gut-and-Amended in January 2026? When Is the SB 294... ## California Legislative Data - [California State Legislators Directory](https://www.govbuddy.com/california/legislators/), every Assembly and Senate member with district, party, and committee assignments. - [California Bills, 2025-2026 Session](https://www.govbuddy.com/california/bills/), searchable bill index with status, author, and last action. - [California Legislative Committees](https://www.govbuddy.com/california/committees/), standing committees with jurisdiction and chair. ## Ohio Legislative Data - [Ohio State Legislators Directory](https://www.govbuddy.com/ohio/legislators/), every House and Senate member with district, party, and committee assignments. - [Ohio Bills, 2025-2026 Session](https://www.govbuddy.com/ohio/bills/), searchable bill index with status, author, and last action. - [Ohio Legislative Committees](https://www.govbuddy.com/ohio/committees/), standing committees with jurisdiction and chair. ## New York Legislative Data - [New York State Legislators Directory](https://www.govbuddy.com/new-york/legislators/), every Assembly and Senate member with district, party, and committee assignments. - [New York Bills, 2025-2026 Session](https://www.govbuddy.com/new-york/bills/), searchable bill index with status, author, and last action. - [New York Legislative Committees](https://www.govbuddy.com/new-york/committees/), standing committees with jurisdiction and chair. ## Machine Index - Full page and article index: https://www.govbuddy.com/llms-full.txt - XML sitemap: https://www.govbuddy.com/sitemap.xml - Public crawler policy: https://www.govbuddy.com/robots.txt