by Patti Dahlberg

You’re running late, you’re trying to get a handle on the bills they just called up on special orders, and there are seven bills on your committee calendar for this afternoon. When you need to quickly remind yourself of what’s in a bill, check the summary that appears on the first page of every bill. While the bill summary probably will not tell you all you need to know, it can jog your memory. But before you rely too heavily, if the bill has already passed out of the house of introduction, remember to check for an updated summary. (more…)