How a bill becomes a law

The bill is The bill is

drafted,
Assembly Start The Senate drafted,
introduced Here introduced
and reviewed. and reviewed.
A bill amended in
opposite house must
receive vote of
concurrence from
house of origin.

If no agreement is formed
between the two houses,
An assigned then the bill generally fails. An assigned

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committee holds committee holds
hearings where hearings where
testimony is given testimony is given
in support of or in support of or
in opposition to in opposition to
the bill. the bill. Bills requiring
If both houses pass the bill, state funds must
it goes to the governor. also go before an
appropriations
committee.

The bill is passed, The bill is passed,

amended amended
and passed or and passed or
voted down. voted down.
Most bills take
effect January 1st
of the next year.

The governor can sign the bill,

veto it, or allow it to become law
by doing nothing. Bills that are
passed become part of the
California Codes.
The bill is read The bill is read
for a second for a second
and third time. A 2/3 vote in and third time.
Assembly votes.
both houses can Senate votes.
override a veto.