Legislative Terminology

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Across
  1. 1. Formal expression of will/decision by members.
  2. 4. Building where the Governor's Office is located.
  3. 6. First in Importance; Money; Main person
  4. 8. Upper House
  5. 9. Money: Principal; Chief
  6. 10. Concise statement of contents of bill.
  7. 11. Laws of Nevada
  8. 12. Lower House
  9. 14. Lawyer or Attorney
  10. 16. Brief and unofficial explanation of contents of bill or resolution.
  11. 17. Version of bill/resolution subsequent to introduced version with amendments adopted by either house.
  12. 18. To change or modify
Down
  1. 1. Action of Governor in disapproval of bill.
  2. 2. Note Document that states estimated monetary impact of a bill. (two words)
  3. 3. Exact wording; word for word
  4. 4. General agreement
  5. 5. Law upon which others are based
  6. 7. Intermission during floor session or committee meeting.
  7. 12. To suspend indefinitely.
  8. 13. Accurate written report of proceedings of a meeting.
  9. 15. Minimum number of members present to transact business legally.