Number: 98-459 Title: Introducing a Senate Bill or Resolution Authors: Betsy Palmer, Government and Finance Division Abstract: Ideas and recommendations for legislation come from a wide variety of sources, from individual Senators, committees and other Senate work groups, and party and chamber leaders; executive branch agencies and the White House; states and localities; and ordinary citizens or interest groups. Any or all of these entities may also participate in drafting measures. Pages: 2 Date: November 25, 2008