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Did President Bush use multiple pens?
Yes, it has become customary for the President of the United States to use multiple pens to sign an important bill into law, so that several different people can have "the pen that signed the law."
What type of pen does obama use to sign bills?
Former President Obama used a variety of pens to sign bills into law, known as presidential signing pens. These durable pens are often provided by the White House, and multiple pens are used to sign each bill. They are typically given as commemorative gifts to key individuals involved in the legislation. The specific brand or type of pen used by Obama has not been publicly disclosed.
Why does President Obama sign documents with multiple pens?
Many presidents have done this, not just President Obama. When there is a signing ceremony, the president will officially sign the bill into law, but he will also give some pens as souvenirs to some of the people who were helpful in getting the bill passed.
A bill becomes a law after?
after the: mayor governor president sign it into law
Why do presidents change pens to sign a law?
I have heard that the pens are given away as political gifts.
Why does the US president use multiple pens to sign a law?
PenchantMany people have asked this question; President Barack Obama used a whopping 22 pens to sign the health-care bill into law on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Why so many pens?It is a long-held tradition for US presidents to use many pens - simply because they become historic artifacts. Some are engraved by the White House and given out as gifts to those who helped pass the law. It is rumored that president Johnson used 75 pens to sign the Civil Rights Act in 1964.Other comments by our users:The pens are then presented to the sponsors of the bill and other interested parties. All can be said to be the pen he signed the bill into law with.
Does the governor in AZ have to sign a bill in order to become a law?
Yes, in Arizona, the governor must sign a bill for it to become law. However, if the governor vetoes the bill, the legislature can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers. Additionally, if the governor does not sign or veto the bill within a specific timeframe, it automatically becomes law.
Can a bill become a law even if the Governor did not sign it in Arizona?
Yes. Once the governor receives a bill, he can sign it, veto it, or do nothing. If he signs it, the bill becomes law. If he does nothing, the bill becomes law without his signature.
Who must sign a bill before it becomes a bill?
If a state law, the Governor. If federal law, the President.
Who must sign a bill into law at the state levsl?
If a state law, the Governor. If federal law, the President.
What is the most number of pens used by a U S president to sign a bill?
The pens aren't cheap bics, they cost a few dollars; but the president does not sign a law every day.
How long does the governor of Georgia have to take action on a bill?
In Georgia, the governor has 40 days to take action on a bill after it is presented. The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature. If the governor does not act within the 40-day period, the bill automatically becomes law.
