The new law appears without underscoring. B. Existing law. A section of a resolve affecting existing law begins with an amending clause that recites the specific provision of the resolve being affected, the appropriate historical reference for that provision and the legislative action proposed by the resolve section. Drafters need not supply historical references, as that information is supplied by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Language that is to be removed is shown by striking through the existing text.
New language is indicated by underscoring.
Examples of complete resolves A. Resolves. The following example illustrates the use of a resolve that contains a preamble constitutionally required when altering the use of land held by the State for conservation purposes. Resolve, Authorizing the Transfer of Certain State Historic Site Property Preamble. Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands authorized to convey Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum, consisting of historic site land, improvements, structures and historical collections, to the Friends of Montpelier. Deappropriates funds no longer needed for insurance payments due to the transfer of a historic property from the State to the Friends of Montpelier.