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How a Bill Becomes a Law
Idea from the People of Arkansas
Bill Drafting • Legislator contacts staff for options and background information • Staff researches topic • Staff drafts bill • Approved by legislator • Bill prepared for introduction
Introduction • Must be introduced by legislator • More than one legislator can sponsor • Bill given to Chief Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate
Bill Readings • Bill read aloud for the first and second time in chamber • Bill assigned to committee
Bills in Committee • Bills presented and debated • Committee recommends action
Committee Actions • Recommendations – Do Pass as Amended – Do Not Pass
Do Pass • Do pass recommendation – Committee recommends passage of bill with no changes DO PASS
Do Pass as Amended • Amendments – Change wording of bill – Add or take away parts of bill – Change amount or funding source • Approval – Engrossed into bill • Not Approved – Returned to committee
Do Not Pass • Do Not Pass Recommendation – Committee recommends that the full membership do not pass the bill DO NOT PASS
Bill Passage • Bill read for third time • Debated on chamber floor • Vote
Votes for Passage • Majority Vote – House 51 votes – Senate 18 votes • ¾ Vote of House and Senate – Appropriation Bills – Tax Increases – Constitutional Amendments
Bill Sent to Other Chamber • Same Process begins in other Chamber – – Readings Committee Recommendation Vote
Bill Returns to Original Chamber • Bill passed in other chamber returned to originating chamber • Any amendments from other chamber are considered by originating chamber • Prepared for transmittal to Governor’s Office
Governor’s Actions • Sign the Bill • No Action • Veto
Sign Bill • Governor signs bill • Bill sent to Secretary of State for Act Number • Message sent to originating chamber that bill became a law
No Action • Governor does not sign or veto the bill • Bill becomes law without Governor’s signature
Veto • Bill returned to originating chamber with explanation for veto • Reconsideration • Possible vote to override veto VETO
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