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 […]
Bill Drafting
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 […]
The OLLS Hereby Finds and Declares That You Should Read This Article
by Asia Merrill Drafters of statute have the difficult task of turning complicated ideas into plain and clear legislation. They work closely with legislators to translate the legislators’ ideas into […]
Santa Claus, Safety Clause, or Petition Clause?
by Julie Pelegrin ‘Tis the season. Children are working on their letters to Santa; legislators are working on their bills, diligently meeting with drafters, lobbyists, and stakeholders, trying to craft […]