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Understanding the Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law

The legislative process is critical to how laws are made in government. This overview details the journey of a bill from its inception by a senator to its approval by the governor. The process involves several key steps: introduction, committee review, debates, votes, and potential vetoes. Understanding each step—like hearings and readings—offers insight into how legislation impacts our communities. This process illustrates the roles of the executive and legislative branches in shaping laws that govern us.

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Understanding the Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law

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  1. How a Bill Becomes a Law Vivian E. Teekel BRCVPA Mr. Cory Lemoine

  2. The Three Branches of GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE • The GOVERNOR can APPROVE or VETO a bill • State Capitol • GOVERNOR • Lieutenant Governor (Jay Dardenne) • Attorney General • Treasurer • Bills are discussed in the LEGISLATIVE Branch . • State Capitol • Legislature • Congress • City Council • Counselor • Front Bench

  3. JUDICIAL Judges can decide if laws can stay in place or not. Louisiana State Capitol

  4. THE FIRST THREE STEPS • The First STEP is the Senator thinks of a new bill. • The Second STEP is the first reading and introduced in the house. • The Third STEP is the bill is read a second time and referred to the committee. • This page is in the executive branch.

  5. THE NEXT SEVEN STEPS • The Fourth STEP is the committee hearing. • The Fifth STEP is the committee report read bill • ordered engrossed bill encrossed (vote on bill) • The Sixth STEP is two Senators debate on the floor. • Vote on final passage (passed, sent to other house). • (Failed, may be reconsidered). May receive NO further action • The Ninth STEP is they review the bill. • The Tenth STEP is they review the bill in a committee Hearing.

  6. THE NEXT SIX STEPS • The Eleventh STEP is they review committee report that is the read bill that was referred to the legislative bureau. • The Twelfth STEP is the people do a third reading and debate on the bill. • They vote on final passage. • IF FAILED MAY BE RECONSIDERED. • If bill is changed and house and senate agrees enrolled and it is sent to governor. • If governor signs approved the bill becomes a law.

  7. THE END

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