Question

How do the committees of the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives contribute to the lawmaking process?

A.
Committees are responsible for authoring legislation and introducing it on the floor of either house.

B.
Bills must be reviewed by a committee before they are brought before the entire House or Senate.

C.
Committees hold the power to override a governor's veto of a piece of legislation.

D.
Bills approved by a committee are sent directly to the governor for approval.

Answer 1

B.

Committees review, hold hearings on, amend, and recommend bills before those measures are considered by the full House or Senate. They do not alone introduce all bills, override vetoes, or send bills straight to the governor.