Visit the following site and complete this worksheet by numbering the steps as they occur in the process of an idea becoming a law.

How an Idea becomes a Law http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/kidspg/law.htm

_________ The bill is introduced to either the House or Senate, the two chambers of our General Assembly.

__________ The Senate or House passes the bill.

__________ Committee reviews the bill and reports on it.

__________ A Conference committee made up of House and Senate members writes a final version of the bill.

__________ A concerned citizen, group, or legislator has an idea and suggests legislation.

__________ The Senate or House passes the bill.

__________ The Secretary of State is given custody of the bill and it becomes law.

_________ Representative or Senator writes bill.

__________ The House and Senate pass the final version of the bill.

__________ If the bill has been changed, it either returns to the original chamber for a new vote, or proceeds to a conference committee. If no changes habe been made, the bill is sent to the Governor.

__________Bill sent to another chamber of the General Assembly.

__________The governor signs the bill.