Summary Writing - Bill Summary Sheet Terms
Bill Number
Bill Number's must contain a prefix and the number assigned to the legislation.
There must be a space between the prefix and the number, regardless of whether the legislature has a space between the two.
For Amendments, the prefix is always "Amdt" followed by the number assigned to the amendment (ex: Amdt 8). If the state does not assign a number to amendments, use the sponsors name followed by the "Amdt" prefix (ex: "Smith Amdt").
The best way to ensure to enter the correct prefix is to use the prefix drop down menu in the Admin. Please attend to prefixes carefully.
Prefixes:
U.S. Congress
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Louisiana
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