Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 17.4 - Marking bill for transcribing(a)General. In preparing amendments to bills, the draftsman takes a copy of the last or active print of the bill and indicates in pencil what changes are to be made. The language used in setting up the amendments, which go to the member requesting them, is supplied by the typist.(b)Strike-outs and insertions. The draftsman must indicate strike-outs and insertions clearly so that there can be no question as to what is to be done. Language to be stricken out from the bill is indicated by running a light pencil line through it. It should not be obliterated by ink or otherwise since the typists have to quote language that is stricken out.(c)Amendatory bills. In changing language of existing law in an amendatory bill, brackets are placed around any language to be eliminated and any language added is underscored. A line is not run through language of existing law.