Quiz on Legislative Bills

What is a Claim bill?

• A bill that is the product of a legislative committee.

• A bill that presents a claim to compensate for injuries or losses.

• A bill introduced in one house that is identical to a bill in the other house.

• A Senate or House measure approved by both houses.

Which type of bill is the product of a legislative committee?

• Claim bill

• Committee bill

• Companion bill

• Enrolled bill

What is a Companion bill?

• A bill that presents a claim to compensate for injuries or losses.

• A bill that is the product of a legislative committee.

• A bill introduced in one house that is identical to a bill in the other house.

• A Senate or House measure approved by both houses.

What happens to an Enrolled bill?

• It is the product of a legislative committee.

• It is introduced in one house and is identical to a bill in the other house.

• It is sent to the Governor for action and transmittal to the Secretary of State.

• It presents a claim to compensate for injuries or losses.

What is a resolution that is not subject to action by the Governor and does not have the effect of law?

• Senate or House resolution

• Joint resolution

• Constitutional amendment

• Executive order

Which type of resolution is used for proposing amendments to the State Constitution?

• Senate or House resolution

• Joint resolution

• Concurrent resolution

• Simple resolution

What is the purpose of a Senate or House resolution?

• To propose amendments to the State Constitution

• To address matters not involving the other house

• To create new laws

• To veto existing laws

What is required for a joint resolution to pass each house?

• A simple majority vote

• A three-fifths vote of the membership

• A unanimous vote

• A two-thirds vote

What is the main purpose of a Conference committee?

• To reach a final agreement on a bill

• To oversee a specified legislative function

• To study or investigate a specific matter

• To perform specific functions

Who appoints the members of a Conference committee?

• The President and the Speaker

• The Senate and the House

• The presiding officers

• The legislators