Number: 98-243 Title: Preparation for Senate Committee Markup Authors: Elizabeth Rybicki, Government and Finance Division Abstract: Markup is the critical legislative stage where a committee chooses the language of a measure it expects to report to the Senate. Markups are carefully planned in advance. By the day of the markup, important requirements of Senate rules have been met, political decisions have been made, and administrative issues have been addressed. Pages: 3 Date: August 30, 2007