This assignment asks you to conduct research and prepare a policy history memo explaining to the decision maker what policies have been passed or considered to address a pressing public policy issue. The memorandum must be addressed to a real decision maker in a relevant organizational position that has the capacity to make policy changes. Can choose absolutely any bill or policy of your choice, I do not mind.

Overview:

• This section allows decision makers to overview the memo quickly and brings them up to speed about the problem.

• This section is one paragraph and should be clear and concise. It starts with a brief statement of the problem, followed by an overview of what actions have been taken to address the problem.

Policy History:

• This section gives decision makers enough context to understand what policies have enacted or considered on the problem.
• Use headings and sub-headings to organize this section.
• Depending on your topic, you can organize this section chronologically, around a theme, based on cross-jurisdiction comparisons