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Research Refresher:   Statutes &  Legislative History Duke Law Library Workshop March 29, 2007 Jennifer L. Behrens
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How a Bill Becomes a Law ,[object Object],[object Object]
1.  Someone gets a bright  IDEA. The current term of copyright protection is way too short! --1996
2.  BILL  is  introduced  on floor.
3. Bill is referred to  committee . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
3.  Committees , continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
4. Bill released to full chamber. ,[object Object],Congressional Record  (3/25/1998)
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5. Different versions  reconcile . ,[object Object],[object Object]
6. Final bill approved in both. ,[object Object],[object Object],Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents / Public Papers of the Presidents
7. Bill becomes a  public law .
How Statutes Are Published ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Session Laws ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Codes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Codes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Finding known cites ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Finding unknown cites ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
 
 
You can also consult the USCA Tables volume (USCA-TABLES database on Westlaw) to find which sections of the Code were amended by a particular Public Law.
 
Navigating the databases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
 
 
Navigating the databases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
Navigating the databases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
 
 
Updating statutes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A case might cite the entire section generally, or just one specific sub-section. You’ll need to click  all  the links that apply to your research.
You can restrict your results to only view cases with  negative treatment   (“All Neg”);   or only cases with  positive treatment   (“All Pos”); or by specific jurisdictions/headnotes/keywords  (“FOCUS- Restrict By”).
 
This page also displays any “pending legislation” in the current session of Congress which has the potential to affect your statute.
 
The “Notes of Decisions” option will focus your results to display only cases which deal with a specific West headnote.
 
Historical statutes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
 
How to find LH documents ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Compiled LH ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
Compiled LH ,[object Object],[object Object]
 
Compiled Legislative Histories ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
 
Use the information buttons (i) to learn about the contents of a database, and tricks for searching in it with fields.
 
Westlaw often defaults to a search box, but you can also browse a table of contents in many databases.
 
DIY Legislative History ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
CIS Index (1970-present) ,[object Object],[object Object]
(1789-1980) (1970-  )
 
 
Insert TOC page 105-298
Use the CIS number to locate the full text on microfiche. Documents available on Lexis are also linked from here.
 
Other sources for LH documents ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
Other sources for LH documents ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
Remembering all of this later
 
State LH materials ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Upcoming Research Refreshers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Research Refresher: Statutes & Legislative History

  • 1. Research Refresher: Statutes & Legislative History Duke Law Library Workshop March 29, 2007 Jennifer L. Behrens
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  • 4. 1. Someone gets a bright IDEA. The current term of copyright protection is way too short! --1996
  • 5. 2. BILL is introduced on floor.
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  • 44. A case might cite the entire section generally, or just one specific sub-section. You’ll need to click all the links that apply to your research.
  • 45. You can restrict your results to only view cases with negative treatment (“All Neg”); or only cases with positive treatment (“All Pos”); or by specific jurisdictions/headnotes/keywords (“FOCUS- Restrict By”).
  • 46.  
  • 47. This page also displays any “pending legislation” in the current session of Congress which has the potential to affect your statute.
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  • 49. The “Notes of Decisions” option will focus your results to display only cases which deal with a specific West headnote.
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  • 68. Use the information buttons (i) to learn about the contents of a database, and tricks for searching in it with fields.
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  • 70. Westlaw often defaults to a search box, but you can also browse a table of contents in many databases.
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  • 78. Use the CIS number to locate the full text on microfiche. Documents available on Lexis are also linked from here.
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