Explain how bills are introduced in Washington.
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A bill is a proposal presented to a legislature to create a law.A legislature is the only person that can introduce the bill to the state, but anyone can suggest an idea.
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When a bill is drafted, the legislature who is sponsoring it presents the bill to the house or senate.
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The bill is now reviewed by the committee.If the bill is approved, it now moves on a hearing. Any interested person can testify for or against the bill.
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After the hearing, amendments can also be made into the bill or "die" by not taking further action.
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If the bill is sent on by the committee, it goes to the legislater. legiskators debate, or discuss, the bill and then vote.
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If legislators pass the bill, it is reviewed once more by the rules committee. When it leaves the rules committee, it goes for a final vote by either the house or senate.
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When the bill is accepted by the house, it is signed by their leaders and is sent to the governor. Next, citizens can contact the governor to voice their opinion on the bill.
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Now, he governor reviews the bill. If the governor does nothing to change or deny the bill, it becomes a law in five to ten days.
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The governor also has the power to veto, or reject, the entire bill or parts of it. However, the legislator can override,or cancel the governors veto.
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