39 draw a diagram of how a bill becomes a law
HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW The following 23-step description provides a narrative detail of how a bill becomes law. Step 1. Introduction. Bill is filed for introduction with Secretary of Senate or Chief Clerk of House. Step 2. First reading. Bill's title is posted, and bill is ordered printed on white paper. Step 3. Committee reference. Each chamber holds a final vote on the bill. If the bill passes in each chamber now, the bill is sent to the Present. President's Action Upon receiving the bill the President can. 1. Sign the bill into law. 2. Veto the bill 3. Wait 10 days, and let the bill become law without his signature. 4. A vetoed bill can become law if two-thirds of the members of each house vote to override the Governor's veto. If a bill is sent to the Governor when the Legislature is out of session, the rules are a bit different. At such times, the Governor has 30 days in which to make a decision, and failure to act ("pocket veto") has the same effe...