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Rave on: how a bad bill becomes a law. (Citings).: An article from: Reason by Sara Rimensnyder, 2003-07-01 The Green Tree Frog - How a Bill Becomes a Law (DVD) (GPB Education) How bills become laws: Radio speech by Arthur L. May, assembly chief clerk, over stations WLBL & WHA, Monday, May 5, 1941 by Arthur L May, 1941 How a bill becomes a law: A dynamic model of the legislative process (Working paper / Graduate School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley) by Eugene Bardach, 1989 How a bill becomes a law by A. C Gustafson, 1955 The Bill : How Legislation Really Becomes Law: A Case Study of the National Service Bill by Stephen Waldman, 1996-01-01 How a bill doesn't become a law.(Column): An article from: National Catholic Reporter by Joe Feuerherd, 2008-11-28 How to defend your rights! Many people have asked us what should be done now that the McCarran-Wood-Mundt Bill has Become law!. by Denver Civil Rights Congress, 1950

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21. Overview Of Legislative Process
    These Chaptered bills (also referred to as Statutes of the year they were enacted) then become part of Codes are a comprehensive collection of laws grouped by  
    http://leginfo.public.ca.gov/bil2lawx.html
    
    Extractions: The process of government by which bills are considered and laws enacted is commonly referred to as the Legislative Process. The California State Legislature is made up of two houses: the Senate and the Assembly. There are 40 Senators and 80 Assembly Members representing the people of the State of California. The Legislature has a legislative calendar containing important dates of activities during its two-year session. Idea All legislation begins as an idea or concept. Ideas and concepts can come from a variety of sources. The process begins when a Senator or Assembly Member decides to author a bill. The Author A Legislator sends the idea for the bill to the Legislative Counsel where it is drafted into the actual bill. The draft of the bill is returned to the Legislator for introduction. If the author is a Senator, the bill is introduced in the Senate. If the author is an Assembly Member, the bill is introduced in the Assembly. First Reading/Introduction A bill is introduced or read the first time when the bill number, the name of the author, and the descriptive title of the bill is read on the floor of the house. The bill is then sent to the Office of State Printing. No bill may be acted upon until 30 days has passed from the date of its introduction.

22. U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records Home > Bills & Resolutions
    When bills are passed in identical form by both Chambers of Congress and by the President (or repassed by Congress over a Presidential veto), they become laws.  
    http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/d_three_sections_with_teasers/bills
    
    Extractions: Bills are prefixed with H.R. when introduced in the House and S. when introduced in the Senate, and they are followed by a number based on the order in which they are introduced. The vast majority of legislative proposals are in the form of bills. Bills deal with domestic and foreign issues and programs, and they also appropriate money to various government agencies and programs. Public bills pertain to matters that affect the general public or classes of citizens, while private bills affect just certain individuals and organizations. When bills are passed in identical form by both Chambers of Congress and signed by the President (or repassed by Congress over a Presidential veto), they become laws.

23. Constitutional Topic: How A Bill Becomes A Law - The U.S. Constitution Online -
    bills can be introduced in either house, though as noted above, a bill must eventually pass both houses to become law. The Bill becomes Law.  
    http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_law.html
    
    Extractions: The Constitutional Topics pages at the USConstitution.net site are presented to delve deeper into topics than can be provided on the Glossary Page or in the FAQ pages . This Topic Page concerns Laws - or, more specifically, how a bill becomes a law. The general process is described in the Constitution in Article 1, Section 7 This page is a concise overview of the entire process and though it does go into some detail, there are many it leaves out. For an exhaustive read of the full legislative process, see How Our Laws Are Made , a publication of the Library of Congress. The general process for making a bill into a law is described in the Constitution. As with many things, however, the Constitution leaves most of the details to the people of the day, dictating just the overall picture. Before we delve into those details, however, a look at the general process is useful. First, a bill must pass both houses of Congress by a majority vote. After it has passed out of Congress, it is sent along to the President. If the President signs the bill, it becomes law. The President might not sign the bill, however. If he specifically rejects the bill, called a veto, the bill returns to Congress. There it is voted on again, and if both houses of Congress pass the bill again, but this time by a two-thirds majority, then the bill becomes law without the President's signature. This is called "overriding a veto," and is difficult to do because of the two-thirds majority requirement.

24. CongressLink
    amendments, bill (2) Explain the steps required for a bill to become a law (3) Evaluate the effectiveness of the current system by which bills become laws.  
    http://www.congresslink.org/lessonplans/HCBillLaw.htm
    
    Extractions: How a Bill Becomes Law: Charting the Path In this lesson, students learn the steps of a bill becoming a law and use this information to write a story about "the life of a bill." Students then evaluate the effectiveness of our system of creating laws. Subjects [List the applicable content area(s)]: Civics/government Grade Level(s) Time Frame [Based on 50-minute periods (e.g., 4, 50-minute periods)]: 3, 50-minute periods Lesson Objectives/Skills [What the student should know and be able to do at the end of the lesson]:

25. Making New Law
    Occasionally old laws become outdated, and there is pressure UK complies with International or European Law. Before bills are introduced into Parliament, there  
    http://www.parliament.uk/parliament/guide/newlaw.htm
    
    Extractions: UK Parliament Please wait - you are being redirected to an updated version of this page A draft law takes the form of a parliamentary Bill. It must go through the necessary stages in both Houses of Parliament. The Queen must signify her approval, which is a formality. The Bill then becomes an Act and enters into force on the day the Bill receives the Royal Assent, unless the Act provides for other dates. The law undergoes constant reform in the courts as established principles are interpreted, clarified or reapplied to meet new circumstances. Occasionally old laws become outdated, and there is pressure on the Government to update the law. The Government may also wish to introduce new laws in line with its policies. During the late 1990s, for example, a series of Acts were passed in line with the Labour Government's programme for constitutional reform. Sometimes new laws are needed to ensure that the UK complies with International or European Law. The Human Rights Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 are recent examples of this.

26. New York State Senate >> About The Senate >> How A Bill Becomes A Law
    Signed bills become law; vetoed bills do not. A vetoed bill can become law if twothirds of the members of each house vote to override the Governor s veto.  
    http://www.senate.state.ny.us/sws/about/how_idea_becomes_law.html
    
    Extractions: The job of the Senate is to work with the Assembly and the Governor to enact, amend or repeal statutes which make up the body of laws within which we live. This involves drafting, discussing and approving bills and resolutions. This document is intended to help you better understand the process, and more significantly, to help you identify those points where your contribution is important and sometimes crucial. The text shows the process in a simplified progression from "Idea" to "Law". At any step in the process, participation by a citizen or group of citizens is as easy as making a call, writing a letter, or signing a petition being sent to your Senator, any other legislator or the Governor. The Idea

27. Department Of Legislative Services - Legislation
    bills become effective on specific dates in the future Emergency bills may take effect immediately upon approval by usual effective date for new laws is October  
    http://dls.state.md.us/side_pgs/legislation/legislation.html
    
    Extractions: One hundred and eighty-eight men and women are elected every four years to serve in the State's legislative branch, the Maryland General Assembly, to pass laws that protect the interests of Marylanders. These legislators convene in an annual regular session on the second Wednesday in January and adjourn 90 calendar days later. The legislative process, or "how a bill becomes a law," is dynamic and complex. The idea or concept contained in a bill passes through many steps before it becomes law. Ideas or concepts for bills come from many sourcesconstituents and other private citizens, interest groups, and legislative study groups, for example. While the ideas come from many places, only a legislator may actually sponsor and introduce a bill in the General Assembly. If a legislator agrees to sponsor legislation, the bill is drafted by legislative staff for the legislator's approval. Bills or resolutions are introduced according to deadlines and guidelines established by the Maryland Constitution, the rules of the Senate and the House of Delegates, and the Laws of Maryland. With some restrictions, most bills may be introduced in either chamber during the first 55 days of a session. After that, bills may be introduced only with the consent of two-thirds of the membership of the House or Senate.

28. Eye From Albany
    It is not pretty one insider told me as we discussed how bill production continues to go up and up while the number of bills that become law goes down.  
    http://www.braypapers.com/042004EOA.html

29. 2theadvocate.com: News - Bills Become Study; Tort Reform Delayed 04/20/04
    bills become study; tort reform delayed By MARK BALLARD. mballard@theadvocate.com Capitol news bureau. This session s chief controversy of lawsuit laws was  
    http://www.2theadvocate.com/stories/042004/new_leg001.shtml
    
    Extractions: This session's chief controversy of lawsuit laws was sidelined Monday when a House committee turned six similar bills into a study of when a jury, rather than a judge alone, should hear civil trials. Both sides backed the idea for further study as members of the Civil Law Committee were evenly divided on the issue. The action effectively delays debate on changes in Louisiana tort law until next year. A 1993 law requires plaintiffs in a lawsuit to show they are seeking more than $50,000 in payment before a jury is allowed to consider the case. Civil cases, such as fender benders and "slip and falls," that seek less than $50,000 in damages, are decided by a judge. Louisiana has the highest civil jury trial threshold in the country. Twelve states set limits at up to $15,000. The 36 other states have no level at all. Insurance companies and petro-chemical manufacturers are the usual defendants in most civil cases. They want more cases decided by a jury rather than a judge. Legislators supporting big business filed bills to lower the threshold.

30. Tracing California Legislation
    CHAPTERS (bills WHICH HAVE become LAW). First, identify the chapter number for a specific bill, using GUIDES. how a Bill becomes a Law (illustration).  
    http://www.library.ucsb.edu/uc/tracingcal-gen.html

31. This Is How A Bill Becomes Law
    Effective Date. Most bills passed and approved by the governor become law three calendar months after the Legislature adjourns for the year.  
    http://www.unicam.state.ne.us/kids/process.htm
    
    Extractions: Lawmaking in the Unicameral The lawmaking process in Nebraska officially begins when a senator introduces a bill into the Legislature, which meets each January. But the process actually begins much earlierwhen a senator develops ideas for new laws. An idea for a new law may be suggested by anyone: concerned citizens, special interest groups, state agencies or the governor. The idea must be introduced by a senator to be formally considered by the Legislature. Committees debate and propose amendments to bills, and the full Legislature has an opportunity to debate each bill at least two times before its final passage. Senators may propose amendments to alter the bill at each stage of debate. Click here to see the video (RealPlayer G2 is required) Here are the steps a bill must take before becoming a Nebraska state law: First, a senator and his or her staff research a problem and study possible solutions. A senator may introduce a bill to create a new law, or to get rid of or change an existing law. Research is done during the period between sessions called the interim. During this time, legislative committees study a variety of issues that have been identified by the Legislature. A senator brings his or her idea for a new law to a bill drafter, who works with the senator to transform the idea into the proper legal form for a bill. Unlike some states, bills introduced in Nebraska may contain only one subject.

32. NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL
    2004/006, Int 03032004. Search Local laws, Search Intros, Search Resolutions, how does a Bill become a Law? Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files.  
    http://www.council.nyc.ny.us/legislation/index.cfm?page=laws&type=2

33. Dollar Bills Become Billboards For Promoting Miniseries
    marketing dollars, $1 bills have become a billboard The bills are circulated by bartenders, who distribute research to ensure that no laws governing currency  
    http://www.promomagazine.com/ar/marketing_dollar_bills_become/

34. Tracing Legislation
    Public bills become public laws; private bills, private laws. Both houses of Congress must pass the identical form of a bill before it can become law.  
    http://bullpup.lib.unca.edu/library/rr/tracinglegis.html
    
    Extractions: Lawmaking is the chief function of the United States Congress, although 95% of the bills and resolutions introduced are never enacted into law. Revenue measures must originate in the House of Representatives, but most other legislation can be introduced in either chamber. Although less glamorous than floor debates, committees do most of the work of Congress. There are numerous standing committees in the House and Senate that issue important reports on pending legislation, hold hearings, or commission background reports (Committee Prints) for their own use. For an overview of the legislative process, see: How Our Laws are Made . THOMAS, Library of Congress.

35. Full-text State Statutes And Legislation On The Internet
    statutes (called codes or compiled laws in some states), legislation (bills, amendments, etc.), session laws (bills that have become laws), and administrative  
    http://www.prairienet.org/~scruffy/f.htm
    
    Extractions: This page seeks to link to sites containing full-text state constitutions, statutes (called codes or compiled laws in some states), legislation (bills, amendments, etc.), session laws (bills that have become laws), and administrative rules. Updated 5/8/04. The Internet is a good reference tool, but don't assume any information is accurate, complete or current; double-check it elsewhere before relying on it. Check the box if you want links to open in a new window. Alabama Constitution, statutes, legislation, session laws Administrative Code, Administrative Monthly Alaska Constitution, statutes, legislation, session laws, Administrative Code, Administrative Journal Statutes, Administrative Code Constitution American Samoa Constitution, statutes, Administrative Code Constitution Arizona Constitution, statutes, legislation, session laws Administrative Code, Administrative Register Arkansas Legislation, session laws Constitution, statutes Also legislation and session laws from previous sessions. Some administrative rules are online at a central site, but the information at the site is fragmentary. Some agencies have put their administrative rules online on their own sites. To see whether an agency's rules are available at the agency's site, choose the agency from the

36. Ed Tech Action Network
    Many bills establish the effective dates for laws or parts of laws to become operative, with some mandating that new rules not be enforced months or even years  
    http://www.edtechactionnetwork.org/legislation101.htm
    
    Extractions: LEGISLATION 101 The following steps describe how legislation is created and ultimately enacted. Step 1: Referral to Committee When a bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, it is assigned to a committee based on the content of the proposed legislation. Once in committee, the bills are assigned a number according to the chamber in which the bill was introduced (i.e. H.R. 1234 or S. 1234). The committee will most likely refer the bill to the appropriate subcommittee where the bill will be debated, revised, and, possibly, approved. In many cases, the committee will decide not to take action on the bill at all, in which case the bill is immediately off the agenda. Step 2: Polishing the Bill If the subcommittee approves the bill, it is sent back to the full committee whereupon members have the chance to make amendments or rewrite the content of the bill. The full committee then decides whether the bill will be approved and sent to the Senate or House floor, or whether it will "die" in committee. A bill approved by the committee can only go to either chamber's floor after a committee report, which details the bill's scope and impact, is completed and published.

37. The Legislative Assembly Of Manitoba
    prepared. bills are proposed laws. If passed by the Assembly and given Royal Assent, they become part of the law of the Province.  
    http://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/info/laws.html
    
    Extractions: Fact Sheets HOW LAWS ARE MADE LAWS, BILLS, ACTS AND STATUTES In order for the Legislative Assembly to enact a law, a Bill must be prepared. Bills are proposed laws. If passed by the Assembly and given Royal Assent, they become part of the law of the Province. Once part of provincial law, Bills are known as Acts or Statutes. Notice of a Bill's intended introduction must appear in the Notice Paper one day prior to the introduction day. The Sponsor of a Bill (an MLA) moves that a Bill be read a first time and introduced in the House. The motion is not debatable, but the MLA may offer a brief explanation of the Bill's purpose. During this stage, the Bill is debated and either accepted or rejected. This is the most important stage, since adoption of a second reading motion means the Legislative Assembly approves the principle of the Bill. A Bill passing Second Reading is referred to a Standing, or Special Committee (comprised of Members selected from each Party) or to a Committee of the Whole House (comprised of all Members.) Usually after consultation with Opposition House Leaders, the Government House Leader determines the Committee that will examine a Bill.

38. Publication Of New Laws - Office Of The Secretary Of State, Wisconsin
    publication. After publication, the bill becomes a new law. A new bills which become law are called Acts . The original bills  
    http://www.state.wi.us/agencies/sos/new_laws.htm
    
    Extractions: Home Page Notary Public Authentications and Apostilles Oaths of Office ... Contact Us After the Legislature passes a bill and the Governor signs it, the bill is delivered to the Office of the Secretary of State to be scheduled for publication. After publication, the "bill" becomes a new law. A new law is effective the day after the publication date, or on a particular date specified in the text of the bill. The Secretary of State prints a notice in the official state newspaper (currently the Wisconsin State Journal), that alerts the public a new law has been created. The newspaper notice also contains a summary of the law, the date of publication, and directions on obtaining the full text of the new law. The complete text of a new law may be obtained from the Legislative Reference Bureau, located at 1 East Main Street, Suite 200, Madison, or through the legislative website at www.legis.state.wi.us Bills which become law are called "Acts". The original bills, with cover pages bearing signatures of the Governor, Secretary of State, and Clerks of the Assembly and Senate, are preserved in the Office of the Secretary of State. At the end of each two-year legislative session, the acts are bound into hardcover volumes for safekeeping. Presently, all Acts from 1945 to present are housed in the Office of the Secretary of State. Original copies of previous laws are located at Wisconsin's State Historical Society.

39. AEP Current Project: Alcohol State Coalitions Evaluation
    Enter the state name using standard, twoletter abbreviations Calendar of Effective Dates for the 50 States how soon do enacted bills become law in your state?  
    http://www.epi.umn.edu/alcohol/coalition/alc_pages/a_gateway.html

40. Directory Of Bills, Laws, And Decisions From Free-Market.Net: The Freedom Networ
    A portal for finding bills, laws, and Decisions. This professionallymanaged directory is published by Free-Market.Net The Freedom Network, the world's most comprehensive source for information  
    http://www.free-market.net/directorybycategory/laws
    
    Extractions: Country: Israel On 12 March 2002, the United Nations Security Council adopted its first resolution explicitly calling for an Israeli and a Palestinian state "side by side" in the region. Fourteen Security Council members voted for, none against. Syria abstained. The full text of resolution number 1397 (2002) is provided by the BBC. (03/14/02) Click here for more Secession, Nation-Building categories Health and Welfare IN model vaccination notification bill

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