Printing required. When a bill has passed second reading, the Department of Legislative Reference shall prepare and print the bill for third reading. Format. When printed for third reading, the bill shall contain appropriate forms for endorsements and signatures. Availability The Department of Legislative Reference and the Office of Council Services shall make a third reading copy available to the public on the legislative public information portal. Emergency engrossment. In an emergency, a bill that has passed second reading may be engrossed for third reading by pen.