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A bill is proposed to anyone in the state legislature. But only a legislature can present it to the State Legislature.
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After the bill is drafted the legislature presents it to the Senate or House of Representatives. The bill is then presented to a committee.
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The committee reviews the bill and if it is approved, goes to a hearing. Amendments can also be added to the bill and can also be declined by the committee.
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Once the bill is approved by the committee, a day is scheduled for the bill to be discussed and debated by the Legislature and is then voted on.
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The governor reviews the bill and decides to pass it or veto it. If the Governor passes the bill it becomes a law.
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After the bill is accepted by both houses, it's signed by their leaders and is sent to the Governor. Citizens can now voice their opinion on the bill.
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The bill is then passed by one of the Houses and then on to the other for the same processs.
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Once the Legislature passes the bill, it's reviewed again by the rules committee & final vote before heading to the House or Senate.
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How a bill is Made
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