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How a Bill Becomes a Law (Part 1)

How a Bill Becomes a Law (Part 1) . Today’s Agenda. Open: ~Video Logs, “Schoolhouse Rock” Work ~ Student-Created Prezi Session: ~ Interactive PowerPoint (notes) ~ Graphic Organizer Close: ~ Video Logs, “Green Tree Frog”. Standard.

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How a Bill Becomes a Law (Part 1)

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  1. How a Bill Becomes a Law(Part 1)

  2. Today’s Agenda Open: ~Video Logs, “Schoolhouse Rock” Work ~ Student-Created Prezi Session: ~ Interactive PowerPoint (notes) ~ Graphic Organizer Close: ~ Video Logs, “Green Tree Frog”
  3. Standard SS8CG2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government. Element c. Evaluate how the legislative branch fulfills its role as the lawmaking body of the state of Georgia.
  4. Essential Question How does the legislative branch fulfill its role as the lawmaking body of the state of Georgia?
  5. “How a Bill Becomes a Law” Video Logs Record at least 2 facts to share with the class.
  6. Student-Created Prezi Remember to be quiet, polite, and pay attention. Thank you..
  7. Lawmaking The 16 step process is outlined below (adapted from Georgia Info: “Passing a Law in the Georgia General Assembly”) A legislator introduces an idea for a law (this could be based on the needs of his or her constituents, suggestions made by the Governor or Floor Leader, or his or her own ideas or beliefs)
  8. 2) The legislator goes to the Office of Legal Council to determine and remedy any legal issues that the bill may face
  9. 3) The legislator files the bill with the Clerk of the House or Secretary of Senate
  10. 4) The bill is formally introduced (1st Reading)
  11. 5) The bill is assigned to a standing committee
  12. 6) The bill receives a 2nd reading (process differs in House and Senate)
  13. 7) The bill is considered by committee (bill can be killed or amended)
  14. 8) The bill is reported favorably by the committee and returned to the Clerk or Secretary
  15. 9) The bill is placed on a general calendar
  16. 10) The rules committee meets and prepares a rules calendar
  17. 11) The presiding officer calls up bills for calendar
  18. 12) The bill receives a 3rd reading (bill is now up for debate and voting)
  19. 13) If bill is approved, it is sent to the other house
  20. 14) If bill is passed by second house, it is returned. If bill is not accepted it is either killed or brought before a conference committee.
  21. 15) If accepted by both houses, the bill is sent to the Governor for approval. You’re Approved
  22. **The Governor may sign bill or do nothing (it becomes law). Governor may veto bill (Assembly can override with veto with 2/3 vote)**
  23. 16) Act is printed in the Georgia Laws Series and becomes law the following July 1.
  24. Graphic Organizer Use textbook page 540, “Nine Steps From Proposal To Law” to complete We will review as a class
  25. Closing Video Logs Record at least 2 facts to share with the class. Green Tree Frog http://bcove.me/qc65m1rd
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