after a bill passed both houses in the arkansas state legislature what need to happen before it can become a law
After a bill passes both houses in the Arkansas State Legislature, several steps need to be followed before it can become a law:
1. Enrollment: The bill must be enrolled, meaning it is officially prepared for final consideration and contains all the amendments made during the legislative process.
2. Signature by Presiding Officers: The bill will be signed by the presiding officers of both houses, which includes the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. This step signifies endorsement by the legislature.
3. Delivery to the Governor: The enrolled bill is then delivered to the Governor of Arkansas for consideration. The Governor has three options: sign it into law, veto it, or let it become law without signing it.
4. Governor's Action: If the Governor signs the bill, it becomes law. However, if the Governor vetoes it, the bill is returned to the legislature.
5. Override of Veto: If the Governor vetoes the bill, the legislature has the opportunity to override the veto. An override requires a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
6. Effective Date: If the Governor takes no action within five days (Sundays excepted) after receiving the bill, it will become law without their signature. However, if the five-day period ends while the legislature is not in session, the bill is considered vetoed.
7. Emergency Clause: If a bill contains an emergency clause, it may take effect immediately upon becoming law. Otherwise, there might be a specified effective date mentioned in the bill itself, or it may become effective after a certain period of time following its passage.
Note that this process may vary slightly depending on the specific rules and procedures of the Arkansas State Legislature.