Series 26790

Legislature. Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel Legislative Drafting Manual, 1980-

0.35 cubic foot and 1 microfiche set

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This manual is developed primarily for the use of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, and is made available to other organizations and persons involved in drafting legislation considered by the Legislature. It explains and demonstrates the drafting procedure, and provides some guidance on technical style and form. Contents range from general introduction and bill formats to amendments and appropriations information.

Scope and Content

This manual is developed primarily for the use of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, and is made available to other organizations and persons involved in drafting legislation considered by the Legislature. It explains and demonstrates the drafting procedure, and provides some guidance on technical style and form. Contents range from general introduction and bill formats to amendments and appropriations information.

Arrangement

Chronological by date

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

Microfiche holdings require staff assistance due to fewer reference copies. Handle masters under supervision.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Microfiche processed by Rebekkah Shaw under the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant to the Utah State Archives and Records Services for the Utah Microfiche Backlog Project (Grant No.: NAR10-RB-50086-10). July 2010 - December 2011

Related Material

Legislative Manuals from the Legislature. Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel,
, contain more general information in a manual form for members of the Legislature.

Indexing Terms

Container List

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