New Bill cycle - Updated for a Bicameral Assembly
Greetings citizens, assemblymen...
With a new type of assembly comes a new bill cycle. Let it be known that the docket has been opened.
Bills may originate from both houses of assembly. Here is a step-by-step guide of the cycle of an average bill originating in the House of Representatives:
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Sponsored
Cosponsored
Reading (3 days) 2. Amended by House of Representatives (2 days)
Voted on by House of Representatives (3 days)
- If passed, amended by Senate (2 days)
Voted on by Senate (3 days)
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In case of tie, tie-breaking vote by the Lt. Governor
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In case of an act, bill will be sent to the governor's desk for a signature
Bill will become law if the governor does not sign within 5 days.
Bill cycle when originating from the Senate:
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Sponsored
Cosponsored
Reading (3 days) 2. Amended by Senate (2 days)
Voted on by Senate (3 days)
- If passed, amended by House of Representatives (2 days)
Voted on by House of Representatives (3 days)
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In case of tie, tie-breaking vote by the Lt. Governor
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In case of an act, bill will be sent to the governor's desk for a signature
Bill will become law if the governor does not sign within 5 days.
Bills will be posted no more frequently than once every 3 days.
Posted Dec 11, 2016, 4:25 PM UTC · edited