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The first stage: Introduction - Most bills are introduced in either house of Congress [ Senate or House].
The second stage: Committee action - Committee holds hearings, recommends passage [Sent to Senate committee, Sent to House committee].
The third stage: Floor action - All bills must go through both House and Senate before reaching president. [ House debates and passes Senate debates and passes] Differences between House and Senate bills are settled. House approves compromise, Senate approves compromise.
The fourth stage: Enactment into Law - President signs bill into law.
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The fifth (possible) stage: The Bill isVETOED by the Chief Executive and is returned to Congress.
The sixth (possible ) stage: The Bill is either amended to meet the Chief Executive's objections and once again forwarded for his signature - or - the veto is overridden by a 2/3 majority and the Bill becomes law without the Chief Executive's signature.
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∙ 11y agoWithout knowing the exact jurisdiction its hard to give a precise answer, but in general the bill must pass through the legislative body (parliament, congress etc) in both houses if appropriate, it must then be presented to the leader of the executive (The Queen, Governor General, President) who signs the bill into law, at which point it is an act.
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∙ 15y agoThe answer is at the link below.
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When did the Financial Services Modernization Act become law?
The Financial Services Modernization Act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in late 1999.
What happens in English law if after an act of law has passed through parliament the queen then refuses to sign the act?
It does not become law. Royal assent is required for a bill to become and act and thus law.This happened with the Military Action Against Iraq (Parliamentary Approval) Bill which sought to transfer from the monarch to Parliament the power to authorize military strikes against Iraq. The queen refused to sign it and thus it was dropped.
Who propsed a law?
A bill is a proposed law under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an Act or a statute.
Who propse laws?
A bill is a proposed law under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an Act or a statute.
If a president does not act on a bill within 10 days what happens?
If the Congress is still in session, the bill becomes a law after 10 days even if the President has not signed it or vetoed it. If the President vetoed the bill, Congress has to override the veto in order for it to become a law. If the President has not signed the bill within 10 days and the Congress is not in session, it does not become a law. This is called a "pocket veto."
When the president signs a bill does it become a law?
Yes, the president can sign a bill that become a law.
What happens when congress fails to act on a bill?
Failure to Act on a Bill is like killing it
A name for a proposed law?
There are numerous different proposed laws that have numerous different names in different jurisdictions. Given the fickle nature of political debate, they come and go far too quickly for this answer to remain current. However, in most parliamentary or congressional systems, the general term for a proposed law is a bill.
What is the most notable bill did Abraham Lincoln sign to become law?
One possibility is the Homestead Act of 1862 which gave public land to people who lived on it for five years. Another important bill was the Morrill Act which led to the establishment of the land-grant colleges still found in many states.
How does a bill become a law in US?
A BILL does not automatically become a LAW. It must be passed and sent to the President. Only when the President signs the bill does it become law.See below link:
What is Cooper act?
The PHILIPPINE BILL OF 1902 also known as the Copper act...
What is the difference between a bill and an Act of Parliament?
A bill is proposed legislation that is presented to the House of Commons or Senate that can be approved by Parliament and made into an Act.
