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Legislative Process . How A Bill Becomes A Law Bill. Five Ways Legislation Originates. Five Ways Legislation Originates Member. Five Ways Legislation Originates Interest Group. More Interest Groups. Five Ways Legislation Originates Individuals.
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Legislative Process How A Bill Becomes A Law Bill
Representative Sponsorship • A Representative usually sponsor’s a bill that is important to them and their constituents
Bills Sponsored by Turner • H.R.580 : Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013Sponsor:Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-10] (introduced 2/6/2013) Cosponsors (24) Committees: House Energy and Commerce Latest Major Action: 2/8/2013 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. • H.R.581 : First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief ActSponsor:Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-10] (introduced 2/6/2013) Cosponsors (4) Committees: House Ways and Means Latest Major Action: 2/6/2013 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bills Sponsored by Turner • H.R.582 : Healthcare Tax Relief and Mandate Repeal ActSponsor:Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-10] (introduced 2/6/2013) Cosponsors (67) Committees: House Ways and Means Latest Major Action: 2/6/2013 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Four types of legislation Bill – A proposed law • Public Applies to all areas of society • Private Limited to a unique purpose.
Four Types of Legislation – Joint Resolution – Propose Constitutional Amendments - A resolution agreed on by both Houses - Signed by Pres and Becomes Law
Four Types of Legislation- Concurrent Resolution • Deals with operations of both Houses - Statement of position on an issue - No force of law - Presidential Approval not needed
Four Types of Legislation - Resolution • Deals with Operation of 1 House - States a view or opinion