Understanding the Legislative Process
Understanding the Legislative Process (about 1 hr / Class Handout, Watch Online)
This class is an in-depth view of the bi-cameral legislative system, how it is organized, and how a bill becomes law. The class includes:
- A detailed review of how a bill gets introduced and who can introduce it
- Standing committee proceedings and actions
- Rules committee proceeding and actions
- The amendment process
- Activities in the opposite house
- Dispute and concurrence resolution
- The Governor’s actions and veto powers