Suggested State Legislation Criteria for Consideration
The Committee on Suggested State Legislation uses the following criteria to determine which submissions will appear in an SSL volume:
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Is the issue a significant one currently facing state governments?
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Does the issue have national or regional significance?
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Are fresh and innovative approaches available to address the issue?
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Is the issue of sufficient complexity that a bill drafter would benefit from having a comprehensive draft available?
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Does the bill or Act represent a practical approach to the problem?
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Does the bill or Act represent a comprehensive approach to the problem, or is it tied to a narrow approach that may have limited relevance for many states?
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Is the structure of the bill or Act logically consistent?
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Are the language and style of the bill or Act clear and unambiguous?
The CSG Committee on Suggested State Legislation prefers to consider legislation that has been enacted into law by at least one state.