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law begins with an amending clause that recites the specific provision of the resolve being affected, the appropriate historical reference for that provision and the legislative action proposed by the resolve section. Drafters need not supply historical references, as that information is supplied by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes.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.
The following example illustrates the use of a resolve to amend another resolve and the use of an emergency preamble and clause in a resolve. Resolve 1987, chapter 65. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. This resolve extends the reporting deadline for the Joint Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. B. Laying of county taxes.