Legislative Glossary

Term Definition Acronym
Term:
Enabling Legislation
Definition:

A bill designed specifically to implement an adopted constitutional amendment.

Term:
Enacting Clause
Definition:

The phrase, "Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida." The State Constitution requires that it preface each bill.

Term:
Engrossed Bill
Definition:

The version of a bill that incorporates adopted floor amendments. The revision is done in the house of origin and engrossed under the supervision of the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate.

Term:
Engrossing
Definition:
The process of incorporating amendments adopted by a Chamber into a new version of the bill.
Term:
Enrolled
Definition:

A measure approved by both houses and signed by the legislative officers which is sent to the Governor for action and transmittal to the Secretary of State or filed directly with the Secretary of State.

Term:
Effective Date
Definition:
The date on which a law takes effect.