After passing both chambers, what is the next step for a Georgia bill?

After passing both chambers, what is the next step for a Georgia bill?

• A. It becomes law automatically
• B. It is sent to the Governor for signature; if signed, it becomes law; or it becomes law without signature; if vetoed, the veto may be overridden by two-thirds of both houses
• C. It is decided by the courts
• D. It goes to a statewide referendum

Answer: (B)

In Georgia, once a bill passes both chambers, it goes to the Governor for consideration. If the Governor signs it, it becomes law. If the Governor does not sign or veto within the allotted time, it becomes law without signature. If the Governor vetoes, the Legislature can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers, and then the bill becomes law anyway. This sequence captures the standard path and the override mechanism, which is why this option is the best choice. The other possibilities aren’t how ordinary bills become law: they aren’t automatically law, they aren’t decided by the courts, and they don’t automatically go to a statewide referendum.

In Georgia, once a bill passes both chambers, it goes to the Governor for consideration. If the Governor signs it, it becomes law. If the Governor does not sign or veto within the allotted time, it becomes law without signature. If the Governor vetoes, the Legislature can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers, and then the bill becomes law anyway. This sequence captures the standard path and the override mechanism, which is why this option is the best choice. The other possibilities aren’t how ordinary bills become law: they aren’t automatically law, they aren’t decided by the courts, and they don’t automatically go to a statewide referendum.