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one-subject rule

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A quick definition of one-subject rule:

The one-subject rule is a principle that says a law should only be about one thing, and that one thing should be clearly stated in the title of the law. This means that laws should not try to cover too many different topics at once.

A more thorough explanation:

The one-subject rule is a principle that states that a law should only cover one topic, and that topic should be clearly stated in the law's title. This rule helps to ensure that laws are clear and concise, and that lawmakers do not try to sneak unrelated provisions into a bill.

For example, a law that is titled "An Act to Increase Funding for Public Schools" should only contain provisions related to education funding. It should not include unrelated provisions, such as tax breaks for corporations or changes to environmental regulations.

Another example would be a law titled "An Act to Regulate the Sale of Tobacco Products." This law should only contain provisions related to the sale and distribution of tobacco products. It should not include provisions related to other products, such as alcohol or firearms.

These examples illustrate how the one-subject rule helps to ensure that laws are focused and clear. By limiting each law to one topic, lawmakers can avoid confusion and ensure that the public understands what the law is intended to do.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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