1. How a bill becomes a law
A bill amended in
opposite house must
receive vote of
concurrence from
house of origin.
Bills requiring
state funds must
also go before an
appropriations
committee.
A 2/3 vote in
both houses can
override a veto.
Most bills take
effect January 1st
of the next year.
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The governer can sign the bill,
veto it, or allow it to become law
by doing nothing. Bills that are
passed become part of the
California Codes.
The bill is
drafted,
introduced
and reviewed.
The bill is
drafted,
introduced
and reviewed.
The bill is passed,
amended
and passed or
voted down.
The bill is passed,
amended
and passed or
voted down.
Senate votes.Assembly votes.
If both houses pass the bill,
it goes to the governor.
An assigned
committee holds
hearings where
testimony is given
in support of or
in opposition to
the bill.
An assigned
committee holds
hearings where
testimony is given
in support of or
in opposition to
the bill.
The bill is read
for a second
and third time.
The bill is read
for a second
and third time.
If no agreement is formed
between the two houses,
then the bill genreally fails.
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