The Legislative Council staff will sponsor a legislative drafting seminar on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. There is no charge for attending this seminar. Registrants will receive the 2025 Legislative Drafting Manual.
Location: Brynhild Haugland Room, State Capitol
Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
CLE Credits: This seminar has been approved for 3 CLE credits by the Commission for Continuing Legal Education.
Registration: Advanced registration is required, please register using the form below.
The seminar includes a review of constitutional, statutory, and legislative rules relating to the drafting of bills, together with the practical application of those rules and coverage of the legislative drafting manual. This seminar should be considered mandatory for anyone who will be drafting legislation for the 2025 session. Changes in drafting procedures adopted since the 2023 session will be covered.
| 9:00 a.m. |
Legislative research resources on the legislative branch website Cody Malloy |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Constitutional and other considerations for legislative drafters Emily Thompson |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Review of the 2025 Legislative Drafting Manual Megan J. Gordon |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Techniques for drafting amendments to bills and resolutions Christopher S. Joseph |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Preparation of fiscal notes Sheila M. Sandness |
| 12:00 noon | Conclusion of seminar |