1. A bill is proposed in the House or Senate
2. The bill is referred to the appropriate committee for review
3. The committee makes amendments to the bill and hold public hearings on the bill
4. The committee either reports favorably on the bill to the house or defeats the bill
5. The house debates and votes on the bill
6. Bills that pass in both houses are submitted to the Governor for approval and signing

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