1. How a Bill Becomes a Law in GA
#1 -A bill is assigned a name and number, and can start in either house of the General Assembly.
#2 - The bill is then assigned to a committee by the Speaker of the House or the Presiding Officer of the Senate (Lt. Gov.)
#3 - The committee then discusses, debates, and researches the bill.
EITHER
#4 - Then, it can: 1. hold the bill, 2. vote it out of committee w/ recommendations, or 3. change it and vote a new version out
#5 - Bill is sent to Senate or House for a vote
#6 – If approved by
majority vote, bill is sent to other house
#7 – Bill assigned to committee in other house
91/180 House
THE OTHER HOUSE
EITHER
29/56
Senate
Sign it into law
Take no action and 40 days later it automatically becomes law
Veto the bill. Both houses have to have 2/3 majority re-vote to override veto
BILL BECOMES A
#11 – If approved by
majority vote in other house, bill is sent to governor
91/180 House
EITHER
#8-10 same as #3-5
Governor has 3 choices
LAW
29/56 Senate