New Bill cycle - Updated for a Bicameral Assembly

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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:

  1. Sponsored

    Cosponsored

Reading (3 days) 2. Amended by House of Representatives (2 days)

Voted on by House of Representatives (3 days)

  1. If passed, amended by Senate (2 days)

Voted on by Senate (3 days)

  1. In case of tie, tie-breaking vote by the Lt. Governor

  2. 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:

  1. Sponsored

    Cosponsored

Reading (3 days) 2. Amended by Senate (2 days)

Voted on by Senate (3 days)

  1. If passed, amended by House of Representatives (2 days)

Voted on by House of Representatives (3 days)

  1. In case of tie, tie-breaking vote by the Lt. Governor

  2. 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

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