how a bill becomes a law (louisiana) · the bill becomes law enrolled & sent to the governor...
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Bill Fails at least one body rejects reportagreement not achieved
Do both House and Senate accept Conference Committee Report?
Governor Signs Bill & Becomes an Act
OR
Governor fails to sign within constitutionally prescribed time period. Bill becomes an Act
ORGovernor vetoes bill and two-thirds of
House aHouse and Senate vote to override veto in favor of bill. Bill becomes an Act
Acts enacted during regular sessions become effective on August 1 or on effective date stated in the Act
ANDActs enacted during extraordinary sessions become effective on the 60th
day after adjournment or on effective date stated in the Act.
THE BILL BECOMES LAW
Enrolled & Sent to The Governor
Report of Conference Committee sent to House and Senate.
Conference CommitteeHouse and Senate Members attempt to iron out their differences over the bill.
Does HOUSE accept changes in Amended Bill
HOUSE
Bill Passes, Moves to The SENATE
YES
YES
Bill Passes & Returns to The HOUSE
Second Reading& Referred to Committee
Second Reading& Referred to Committee
Did Bill Pass The SENATE withoutAmendments
Introduction&
First Reading
Committee Report
Committee Report
CommitteeHearing &Vote
Committee Hearing &Vote
Introduction &
First Reading
Third ReadingFinal Passage
&Recorded Vote
Third ReadingFinal Passage
&Recorded Vote
HOUSE
YES
YES
SENATE
Failed:No Further Action, Possible
Reconsideration
Failed:No Further Action, Possible
Reconsideration
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW
IN LOUISIANA
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