How does the Legislative Process work in Idaho? In 15 minutes, Executive Director Sarah Clendenon breaks it down in this episode of activism 101.
The process through which a bill becomes law occurs in several stages in both houses, but it can start with an idea – from a citizen!
- Laws begin as ideas.
- A Citizen comes up with the idea for a new law or an amendment to existing law. And finds a Legislator to sponsor the bill.
- The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. The bill sponsor must request from the Chairman that the bill be heard.
- If released by the committee chairman, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated, or amended …
Learn more about the process with Executive Director Sarah Clendenon
A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act of the legislature, or a statute. Bills are introduced in the legislature and are discussed, debated and voted upon.
If you can’t get to the Capitol. You can watch hearings online https://www.idahoptv.org/shows/idahoinsession/Legislature/
