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1.A bill may be introduced in either the Senate or House of Representatives by a member.
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2.It is referred to a committee for a hearing. The committee studies the bill and may hold public hearings on it. It can then pass, reject, or take no action on the bill.
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3.The committee report on the passed bill is read in open session of the House or Senate, and the bill is then referred to the Rules Committee.
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4.The Rules Committee can either place the bill on the second reading calendar for debate before the entire body, or take no action.
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5.At the second reading, a bill is subject to debate and amendment before being placed on the third reading calendar for final passage.
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9.The governor signs the bill into law or may veto all or part of it. If the governor fails to act on the bill, it may become law without a signature.
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8.When the bill is accepted in both houses, it is signed by the respective leaders and sent to the governor.
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7.If amendments are made in the other house, the first house must approve the changes.
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6.After passing one house, the bill goes through the same procedure in the other house.
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