How to Keep Up with a Changing Bill
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Julie Pelegrin and Patti Dahlberg and published on February 6, 2020. The article has been edited where appropriate. You’re running late, you’re […]
Bill Drafting
Back to the Basics: Bill Sponsorship Overview
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Jennifer Gilroy, Michael Dohr, and Jessica Chapman and published on December 15, 2022. The article has been edited and updated. by Alana […]
Changes to the Safety Clause: What’s Old is New Again
by Conrad Imel and Pierce Lively You might be familiar with the “safety clause” that is included at the end of some bills, but that clause now looks a little […]
What Does Your Drafter Need to Know to Start Drafting?
by Jery Payne and Patti Dahlberg It was a great stakeholder meeting. The stakeholders arrived prepared and ready to negotiate. The discussion was respectful, weighing the pros and cons of […]
Concerning bill titles, and, in connection therewith, explaining everything you need to know about the single-subject and original purpose rules.
by Megan McCall “And the coat rule is relaxed.” “The ayes have it and journal from the previous day is adopted.” “Does it fit under the bill title?” These are […]