Question

One of the last steps in the lawmaking process states that if one house approves a bill, it is sent to the other house. If the bill is accepted, it moves to the next step.



Which statement explains what happens if the bill is not accepted?



A.
The bill is automatically killed and cannot be revised.

B.
The bill is sent to the lieutenant governor for revisions or amendments.

C.
The bill is sent back to the presiding officer to be placed back on the calendar.

D.
The bill is brought before a conference committee to decide whether to kill it or make compromises.

Answer 1

D. If the second house does not accept the bill, a conference committee (members from both houses) is usually formed to reconcile differences and produce a compromise version.