How a Bill Becomes a Law

How does a bill become a law in Washington? And how does it differ from the U.S. Congress?

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Organizing Concepts:
Legislative branch, exploration of social issues and perspectives, transparency, accountability

Discussion Questions:
❓Where do the ideas for bills come from? Who can draft a bill in WA? Who can introduce a bill?
❓Can bills in WA have more than one subject? Why or why not?
❓What are four things that can happen to a bill during a committee’s executive session?
❓What is a fiscal note and how does it affect the legislative process?
❓What happens if the governor refuses to sign a bill?
❓Why is it difficult to pass legislation in Washington state? What are some of the ways in which a bill can “die” in the process?

🔎How a Bill Becomes a Law: http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/Bill2Law.aspx

🔎Overview of the Legislative Process: http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/Overview.aspx

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What this video is about:
In this video WA Legislative Branch series, students and viewers will learn about how Washington State’s legislative branch is designed to ensure a citizen legislature and allow for public engagement in the legislative process.. This episode focuses on how a bill becomes a law in Washington State and some key differences in the legislative process on the state and federal levels.

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