Explain each of the steps in the lawmaking process (use ICHOP!). Make it one line.
1. Introduction of a bill in either the House or Senate.
2. Committees review and amend the bill.
3. Hearings are held to gather public input.
4. Floor debate and voting on the bill.
5. Conference committee reconciles differences between the House and Senate versions.
6. Final approval by both the House and Senate.
7. President signs the bill into law.
1. Introduction - A lawmaker proposes a new bill in the legislative body.
2. Committee - The bill is referred to a committee for review and analysis.
3. Hearing - Public hearings are held to gather input from experts, stakeholders, and the public.
4. Markup - Committee members propose and debate changes or amendments to the bill.
5. Vote - The committee takes a vote to determine whether the bill should proceed.
6. Floor - The bill goes to the legislative floor for further debate and amendments.
7. Debate - Lawmakers discuss the bill, present arguments, and offer amendments.
8. Vote - A majority vote is taken to determine the bill's approval or rejection.
9. Passage - If approved, the bill moves to the other legislative chamber for consideration.
10. Committee (again) - The bill is assigned to another committee in the second chamber.
11. Hearing (again) - Public hearings are conducted in the second chamber.
12. Markup (again) - Committee members propose and debate additional changes.
13. Vote (again) - The committee votes on the bill's fate in the second chamber.
14. Floor (again) - The bill goes to the legislative floor of the second chamber for debate and amendments.
15. Debate (again) - Lawmakers discuss the bill and offer additional amendments.
16. Vote (again) - A majority vote determines the bill's final approval or rejection in the second chamber.
17. Conference - If the bill is approved by both chambers, representatives meet to reconcile any differences.
18. Vote (again) - Both chambers vote on the finalized bill.
19. Executive Approval - The bill is sent to the executive (president, governor) for approval or veto.
20. Implementation - If approved, the bill becomes law and is implemented.
I - Introduction of a bill: A legislator proposes a new law and submits it for consideration.
C - Committee review: The bill is referred to a committee where it is reviewed, revised, and debated by committee members.
H - House debate and vote: The bill is presented for debate and voting on the floor of the legislative chamber where it was introduced.
O - Other chamber review: If passed in the first chamber, the bill is sent to the other legislative chamber for review and approval.
P - Presidential action: If approved by both chambers, the bill is sent to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it.