Unique Bill Identifier bill

Bill Identifier: 20260212-1

Summary: Creates unique bill identifiers for every bill.

Raw Contents:

Changes:
Updated §3.4(a) & fixed sections.

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**§1 Purpose**
The purpose of this bill is to establish a standardized system for assigning identifiers to bills and facilitating consistent voting procedures.

**§2 Definitions**
For the purposes of this bill:

* **Bill:** Any proposed legislation submitted for consideration.
* **Unique Bill Identifier (Bill ID):** A distinct identifier assigned to each bill upon proposition.

**§3 Bill Identification**

**§3.1 Assignment of Bill ID**
All bills must be assigned a Unique Bill Identifier at the time of proposition.

**§3.2 Re-proposed or Amended Bills**
If a bill is re-proposed, amended, or otherwise substantively modified, a new Unique Bill Identifier must be assigned.

**§3.3 Format of Bill ID**
Bill Identifiers must follow the format: `yyyymmdd-x`, where:

* `yyyy` represents the year of proposition (UTC).
* `mm` represents the month of proposition (UTC).
* `dd` represents the day of proposition (UTC).
* `x` represents a sequential number starting at `0`, incremented for each bill proposed on the same day.

**§3.4 Inclusion of Bill ID in Propositions**
All new bill propositions must include the assigned Bill ID either in the title or in the body of the proposition.

* If a Bill ID is omitted at the time of submission, the proposer may:

* (a): If a Bill ID is not added at the time of proposal it may be added at any time by any official or citizen whom comments it on the original post; and/or may
* (b): Use the date portion (`yyyymmdd`) temporarily until the full identifier can be assigned.

**§4 Implementation**
This bill shall take effect immediately upon passage.

Status: Proposed

History

• 2/12/2026, 7:51:32 PM: Updated bill