Requirements for a Bill To Become A Law

A bill is introduced by a legislator, a committee, or subcommittee

It must have a companion from the House of Representatives and the Senate

The House members are limited to 7 bills as a main sponsor

Senate members can sponsor an unlimited number of bills

• Identification for a bill:

1. House bills (HB) have an odd number – such as HB 049
2. Senate bills (SB) have an even number – such as SB 124

Many Bills are filed; however, few mov