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A problem/concern is brought up by a representative or citizen, and brought to the legislator.
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It is referred to the Committee for a hearing.
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Committee studies a bill and may hold public hearing.
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They decide if it passes(yes) or decline it(no)
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The bill goes through the same procedure through this house as it did the last.
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Then the bill is subject to debate and amendment before being placed on the third reading calendar for final passage.
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Then it is read in an open session of the House or the Senate, and bill is referred to Rules Committee.
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Then that bill is not going to move on to the next house.
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If amendments are made, then the first house must approve first.
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Once the bill is agreed on by both houses, it is signed by respective leaders and sent to the governor.
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The governor may sign the bill(yes) or veto all of it or parts (no). However, the legislative branch can override the veto.
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The legislature may override the veto, which would cancel it and keep the bill going.
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The bill becomes a law.
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No amendment is made.
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The bill becomes a law.
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