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by Brian Danzyger 3 months ago

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How a Bill Becomes Law

The legislative process of turning an idea into a law involves several key stages. It starts with the formation of an idea, which can originate from various sources such as legislators, constituents, interest groups, or government agencies.

How a Bill Becomes Law

Chamber Debates

Governor's Action

Signed into Law

Governor Review

Agreements

Amendments

Debates

Vote and Repeat

Committee Vote

Committee Review

Inroduction

Inception

Co-Sponsors: Other legislators who support the bill can sign on as co-sponsors. Having multiple sponsors can show broad support for the bill and can help in gathering more votes.

Primary Sponsor: A legislator who supports the bill takes on the role of the primary sponsor. The primary sponsor is responsible for introducing the bill to the legislature.

Drafting: The idea is then drafted into a bill by the legislative staff or the Office of the Code Reviser.

Idea Formation: The process begins with an idea for a new law or an amendment to an existing law. This idea can come from anyone, including legislators, constituents, interest groups, or government agencies.

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Considerations

Committee Action

Sponsorship

How a Bill Becomes Law