LegiScan Bill Tracker
A skill to monitor state legislative activity using the LegiScan API. It filters for active bills based on custom keywords and state selection.
Setup
- API Key: Obtain a free API key from LegiScan.
- Environment Variable: Set
LEGISCAN_API_KEYin your environment. - Dependencies: Requires
requests.
Usage
Run the script directly or via a scheduled task (cron).
# Default (TX, cryptocurrency keywords)
python3 search.py
# Custom State and Keywords
python3 search.py --state TX --keywords "crypto, bitcoin, blockchain"
# Include passed/completed bills
python3 search.py --state TX --keywords "crypto, bitcoin, blockchain" --all
Configuration Options
--state: Two-letter state abbreviation (Default:TXorLEGISCAN_STATEenv var).--keywords: Comma-separated list of terms to search for.--all: If flag is present, includes bills that have passed or are completed.
Best Practices
- The script uses environment variables for sensitive credentials.
- It provides CLI arguments for flexibility without modifying code.
- It includes error handling for API failures and missing configuration.
