Legislative Drafting Manual 2008

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GA6/155.8/D78/2008/INTERNET

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• Cover Page (PDF)
• Introductory Note - Summary of Contents - Table of Contents - Preface (PDF)
• Chapter 1 - Introduction to Drafting (PDF)
• Chapter 2 - Drafting a Bill (PDF)
• Chapter 3 - Amendments to Bills (PDF)
• Chapter 4 - Conference Committee Reports (PDF)
• Chapter 5 - Special Rules and Techniques of Drafting (PDF)
• Chapter 6 - Executive Branch Agencies (PDF)
• Chapter 7 - Funding: Appropriations, Transfers, and Special Funds (PDF)
• Chapter 8 - Revenue-raising Bills (PDF)
• Chapter 9 - Article X, Section 20 - the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (Tabor) - 1992 Amendment #1 (PDF)
• Chapter 10 - Resolutions and Memorials (PDF)
• Chapter 11 - Grammar and Style (PDF)
• Chapter 12 - The Initiative Process (PDF)

• Appendix A - Examples of Bills, Resolutions, and Memorials (PDF)
• Appendix B - Sample Repeal and Amending Clauses (PDF)
• Appendix C - Amendment Samples (PDF)
• Appendix D - Conference Committee Reports (PDF)
• Appendix E - Sample Clauses: Appropriations and Transfers (PDF)
• Appendix F - Materials Relating to Bill Drafting (PDF)
• Appendix G - Initiatives (PDF)
• Appendix H - Sample Clauses: Agency Rule-making Authorized (PDF)
• Appendix I - Glossary (PDF)
• Appendix J - Memo Section (PDF)