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THE PROCESS
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Governor can sign, veto or not sign the bill. If the Governor does not sign by 15 days, the bill automatically becomes a law anyways. If the bill is vetoed, the only way it can still become a law is if the House and Senate get a majority vote to override the veto.
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Bill goes to Conference Committee (made of each chambers Democratic and Republican heads) to iron out nal wrinkles. If they disagree, the bill dies. If they come to an agreement, the bill goes back to the chambers for approval. If the chambers dont approve, the bill dies. If they approve, the bill gets sent to the governor.
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Bill gets sent to chamber. If chamber leadership denies it here, it dies. If chamber is cool with it, it keeps going!
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In the Third Reading, the bill is voted upon and must win majority vote to succeed. If not, it dies.
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Assigned to a committee which decides to schedule the bill for hearing. It can die here if not assigned. Then, bill scheduled for public hearingif not, it dies.
Bill returns to house of origin for a Second Reading. Amendments can be suggested. Bill with amendments (if any) is voted upon; if a simple majority is in favor, onward to the Third Reading! If simple majority is against it, it dies.