Subject of Proposed Legislation: Please describe the issue/need for change and how the proposed legislation idea originated. Provide any supporting information you may have that is relevant (e.g., statistics, reports, newspaper articles, info from professional meetings, research studies, etc.)
Proposed Legislation Requested by:
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Describe the problem as you see it.
Can the desired change be achieved by another method? Explain.
Is this proposal modeled after legislation in other states or the Federal Government? If yes, explain.
To your knowledge, has similar or related legislation been proposed, introduced and/or enacted in prior years?
What laws and/or other procedures already exist or are already in place to handle the problem described?
Why are these laws and/or procedures inadequate or ineffective, outdated, irrelevant, etc.?
What changes need to occur to correct this problem?
Which individuals, agencies, legislators, and/or organizations, etc. would support or may support your proposal?
Which individuals, agencies, legislators, and/or organizations, etc. would oppose or may oppose your proposal?
What would be the estimated costs be to implement the proposed change or legislation? (If unknown, suggest: no cost, minimal, substantial, or very expensive.)
Which group, population, occupation, neighborhood, etc. will be most effected by this proposed change in legislation?
What would be the impact of not securing the proposed change in legislation and which group would be most seriously impacted?
Are there any risks or dangers associated with introducing this proposed legislature?
Do you know or are you aware of any individual(s) with expert knowledge on the subject of the proposed legislation? Provided names, contact information and areas of expertise, if possible.)
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