Political Story Outline

Vincent Duerme

J305 – Section 2

Story 3: Political Story Outline

3/6/2011

I. THE BEGINNING

            - House Bill 1166 passed.

- The Bill “prohibits a person under the age of twenty-one from being charged or prosecuted for seeking medical assistance for someone experiencing alcohol poisoning.”

II. STRUCTURE AND BODY

-          Background of the Bill – History, Details, etc.

-          Timeline of bill – First readings, hearings, voting, etc.

-          Focus on why it’s relevant – WSU > college students > alcohol.

III. SUPPORTING MATERIALS

-          Quotes from House Representatives Liias, Goodman, Roberts.

-          Quotes from WSU students 21+ about the bill, since it’s relevant to them.

-     Supporting research, facts: Other states laws similar to this one.

IV. THE KICKER

-          Summarize, mention when it was passed, how many votes.

-          Quote