Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 9.4 - Preparation and transmission(a)Drafting agency.-The Bureau is required, upon request, to aid and assist members of the General Assembly, the Governor and the heads of Commonwealth agencies by drafting bills and resolutions into proper form. With few exceptions, all legislative documents are prepared in final form by the Bureau.(b)Submission of request.-The first step in the legislative process is for a member or Commonwealth agency to submit ideas orally or in writing to the Bureau outlining what is desired in the proposed bill, joint resolution or other legislative document. Requests for citations are submitted on written forms provided by the Bureau.(c)Transmitting final documents.-Senate and House documents are transmitted to the floor of the houses prior to the beginning of each session unless directed otherwise in which case the office of the member, staff member or other authorized person is notified to pick up the document.