==Discussion==

Once a potential selection has been presented, the group will discuss whether the vote should be selected. Decisions are typically formed by consensus, with staff members offering their opinions, potential problems, and specific information that may make the vote locally important.  

Preferably, a selection should meet  all of the criteria, but it's not absolutely necessary. If a potential selection fails to meet one or more selection criteria it's up to the staff to weigh the importance of the other criteria. For example, a vote may be overwhelmingly lopsided, but it received significant media attention. Alternatively, a vote may not have received much press, but it's a close vote that articulates a good issue position. If an adviser recommends a selection, that criterion carries a lot of weight. A general rule of thumb is that at least two selection criteria need to be met for the vote to be selected.

Local context can also be very important when deciding whether to select a bill. A bill about inspecting out of state votes may matter very little in Kentucky, but is incredibly important in Idaho where invasive mussels are a serious problem. A bill authorizing unregistered wells may be irrelevant in Mississippi, but is crucial in Washington where they are struggling with groundwater management. Some bills may also be key to certain groups but not to others. Male staff members may not see the point of taking a bill repealing the tax on sanitary products, while female staff members see it as critical. Keeping these types of context in mind assures that we provide the best possible coverage for each state.

In addition, this is the proper time for staff and interns to discuss and vote on whether a bill should be deemed a [[PriorityBills Priority Bill]] or not.