How a Bill Becomes a Law

Legislative Worksheet (SBAR Format) –

How a Bill Becomes a Law

SITUATION: IS THIS SOMETHING THAN CAN BE LEGISLATED?

1. Identify the problem/concern:

1. State your proposal/idea.

BACKGROUND: DO YOUR RESEARCH

1. Include studies, reports, personal experience, or anecdotal stories related to your proposal.

1. Has there been similar legislation introduced and/or passed in other states? If so, include it.

ASSESSMENT: FINANCES AND STAKEHOLDERS

1. Identify financial impact if any (e.g., added costs, cost savings, increased revenue):

1. Identify stakeholder groups that would support this bill:

1. Identify people/groups that would oppose this bill:

RECOMMENDATION

1. Make an appointment with your legislator to discuss your proposal.

Legislative Worksheet (SBAR Format) –

How a Bill Becomes a Law

SITUATION: IS THIS SOMETHING THAN CAN BE LEGISLATED?

· Identify the problem/concern: (Identify a problem you have noticed that you would liked changedand describe it)

· State your proposal/idea. (Create a proposal that you would like to see made into a law related to your problem. This can be your community or state or the country)

BACKGROUND: DO YOUR RESEARCH

· Include studies, reports, personal experience, or anecdotal stories related to your proposal. Look for other related studies, or provide personal experience either by you or someone your know.

· Has there been similar legislation introduced and/or passed in other states? If so, include it. Look for similar laws or legislation from other states

ASSESSMENT: FINANCES AND STAKEHOLDERS

· Identify financial impact if any (e.g., added costs, cost savings, increased revenue):

· Identify stakeholder groups that would support this bill: Name people or groups who would like and support this

· Identify people/groups that would oppose this bill: Name people or groups who would not like or who would not support this

RECOMMENDATION

· Make an appointment with your legislator to discuss your proposal.

You do not have to make an appt with the legislature.

Provide a name of a legislature in your state, it does not have to be a nurse.

Provide phone #, address, email of the legislature

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