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<baltimore-city-law heading="Rule 8-6 Endorsement by cosponsors">
  <section prefix="Rule" num="8-6" heading="Endorsement by cosponsors">
    <para num="(a)">In general. A councilmember may add their name to legislation as a cosponsor prior to or during introduction of the legislation. The first reader copy of all bills shall list all cosponsors.</para>
    <para num="(b)">Solicitation of cosponsors prior to Council meeting. When the President distributes all bills and reports to Councilmembers in accordance with Rule 3-1 {“Business of the Day”}, the President shall invite Councilmembers who wish to co-sponsor a bill to sign the introductory copy provided.</para>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
