What does it do?
Creating a bill shortname allows you to rename a bill. This shortname will help you more easily recognize the bill you’re looking for.
Who’s it for/why should I use it?
When tracking multiple bills, it can become challenging to identify a specific bill amongst a list of bill numbers. Try renaming the bill with a shortname that specifically relates to it.
How do I use it? Tips.
When viewing a bill, select the dropdown arrow next to the Track button to the right of the bill number. Type the shortname you’ll use by directly typing into the area in the dropdown menu and hit enter to save. You can always edit or delete the shortname in the same space.
Some examples of how you can distinguish a bill by renaming it:
An acronym
The bill author
The date of the bill’s introduction
The date of a scheduled hearing related to the bill