The bill is introduced to the Senate or House of Representatives.
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The bill is referred to a committee for a public hearing where they take a look at it to decide what to do with it. They may do nothing for it.
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The committee report of the bill is read to the House or Senate. Then the bill is referred to the Rules Committee.
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The Rules Committee decides to put the bill on the second reading for debate or do nothing for it.
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Once put on the second reading, the bill is debated and allowed for amendment. Then it is for a third and final reading calender.
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If the governor does nothing in six days, the bill can become a law without their signature.
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The governor must act on the bill within six days. The governor can sign the bill into law, veto all or part of the bill, or do nothing.
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Once both houses agree with the bill, it is signed by respective leaders. After it is signed, it is given to the governor.
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If changes are made to the bill in another house, the first house must agree with the amendments.
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When the bill goes through a house, it must undergo the same routine as the other house.
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