1. Introduction: A bill can be introduced by any Representative or Senator in their respective house.
2. Numbering: The Recording Secretary numbers the bill in the House of Representatives, and the Secretary of the Senate does the same for the Senate.
3. Referral: The Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate refers the bill to the appropriate committee.
4. Committee Action: The committee may take various actions, including:
   • a. Recommend passage as introduced;
   • b. Recommend passage with amendments;
   • c. Recommend passage of a substitute;
   • d. Recommend further referral to another committee;
   • e. Recommend indefinite postponement;
   • f. Report the bill to the floor without a recommendation.
5. Calendar: The bill goes on the calendar when a committee recommends passage. All "Public Bills" are reproduced with a short explanation for distribution.
6. Transmission: After passage in one house, the bill is sent to the other house to follow a similar procedure.
7. Final Passage: If both houses concur, the bill is forwarded to the Governor.

Governor's Actions:

1. The Governor may sign and approve the bill, returning it to the Secretary of State who notifies the original house of its passage into law.
2. The Governor may veto the bill, returning it to the original house. If three-fifths of the members in both houses vote in favor, the bill becomes law despite the veto.
3. The Governor may allow the bill to become law without a signature if it is not signed within six days (excluding Sunday) while the General Assembly is in session. If the Assembly is adjourned, the bill becomes law unless the Governor disapproves it in writing within ten days after adjournment.
4. By statute, any law that does not specify when it takes effect will become effective on July 1 of the year it was enacted by the General Assembly.

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