diff --git a/bip-0003.md b/bip-0003.md
index 37823544..7c25a787 100644
--- a/bip-0003.md
+++ b/bip-0003.md
@@ -481,8 +481,9 @@ repository](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips) where it may get further feedback.
 
 For each new BIP pull request that comes in, an editor checks the following:
 
-* The idea has been previously discussed on the Bitcoin Development Mailing List
+* The idea has been previously proposed to the Bitcoin Development Mailing List and discussed there
 * The described idea is on-topic for the repository
+* A draft of the BIP by one of the authors has been previously discussed on the Bitcoin Development Mailing List
 * Title accurately describes the content
 * Proposal is of general interest and/or pertains to more than one Bitcoin project/implementation
 * Document is properly formatted