What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?

What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?

• A. Debated
• B. Voted on
• C. Introduced
• D. Signed by governor

Answer: (C)

Introducing a bill is the first formal action in the lawmaking process. A legislator writes a proposal and officially files it in the chamber where it will start, which gives it an official number and places it on the calendar to be considered. Until it is introduced, there’s no debate or vote. After introduction, the bill moves to a committee for study and possible amendment, then, if approved, goes to the floor for debate and a vote, possibly to the other chamber, and finally to the governor to be signed into law.

Introducing a bill is the first formal action in the lawmaking process. A legislator writes a proposal and officially files it in the chamber where it will start, which gives it an official number and places it on the calendar to be considered. Until it is introduced, there’s no debate or vote. After introduction, the bill moves to a committee for study and possible amendment, then, if approved, goes to the floor for debate and a vote, possibly to the other chamber, and finally to the governor to be signed into law.