Bill > SB00327

This bill modifies Chapter 17 of the general statutes to establish a new procedure for bill titles. Under the proposed changes, a legislative proponent (the lawmaker introducing a bill) can request that the Legislative Commissioners' Office revise the title of a proposed bill. If the legislator and the office cannot reach an agreement on the appropriate title, the bill will automatically be given a default title that reads "An Act Concerning Matters Related to" followed by the name of the committee responsible for the bill. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that bill titles more accurately reflect the legislative intent behind the proposed law, providing greater clarity about the bill's purpose and scope. By allowing legislators to work with the Legislative Commissioners' Office to refine bill titles and establishing a standardized default title format, the bill aims to improve transparency and understanding of proposed legislation.

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