The incorporation of amendments into a bill (or joint resolution) when a bill passes the house of origin and is sent to the second house If not amended, the introduced version of the bill becomes the engrossed bill
The drafting of a resolution or bill in the legislature just prior to the final vote
The process of comparing the printed bill to ensure it looks like the original and to verify that amendments have been correctly inserted
The final preparation of the bill in its final form The term literally means to write or transcribe in a large clear, hand; however, "engrossment" in modern times is accomplished by retyping the measure or reproducing it by some other mechanical means
When a bill is amended, the printed form of the bill is proofread by staff to assure that the amendments are inserted properly After being proofread, the bill is "correctly engrossed" and is thereupon deemed to be in proper form
(Eng ) After passage by both branches the Bill is passed to be engrossed Engrossment is the procedure whereby the Bill is typed in simulated script on special paper in the Engrossing Division The engrossed Bill is voted upon for enactment (See also Enactment)
The preparation of an exact, accurate, and official copy of a measure in the house of origin along with amendments and proper signatures; then dispatched to the other house
{i} act of buying wholesale to create a monopoly; state of being completely absorbed or occupied; act of writing a document in large clear letters or in a formal style; document which has been engrossed
The act of perfecting an item of legislation in accordance with any amendments which have been adopted to it since its origin