Points Possible

Points Earned

Title

     The title is appropriate for the legislation.

5

Use of template

     The template is followed and the legislation is written in correct format.

5

Solves problem

     The legislation clearly solves a specific problem affecting the Bay.

10

Clear purpose

    The legislation is clearly written and understandable.  The wording flows smoothly.

10

Level

     The bill is correctly written to be either a Federal or State piece of legislation.  There is no wording that confuses the two.

5

Committee     

The bill has been assigned to the appropriate committee.

5

Total:

40