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THEY REPRESENT YOU HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW IN WASHINGTON AND ALBANY In general, a bill, which is a draft for a law, is processed in the United States Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) and in the New York State Legislature as follows: 1. The bill is introduced in either or both houses and assigned to the appropriate committee for study. Express your opinion to the committee chairperson or member(s). 2. The committee may hold public hearings. Arrangements may be made to testify at these hearings. 3. The committee can “kill” the bill by failing to report it back to the legislative body for debate and action; report it as submitted (in effect recommend passage); report it as amended by the committee; or draft and report a new bill. 4. When reported, the bill is voted on by the entire house. Before the vote is taken, let your legislator hear from you. 5. When finally passed in the same form by both houses, the bill is sent to the President or Governor, who may sign or veto it. Let your executive hear from you. 6. A bill may be passed over a veto by a two-thirds vote from each house of the legislative body. Let your legislator hear from you. TABLE OF CONTENTS How a Bill Becomes a Law in New York City Legislative Districts for New York City Community Boards Alphabetized List of Representatives New York City Department of Education How to Communicate with Elected Officials City Council Elections How Vacancies are Filled Useful Telephone Numbers How a Bill Becomes a Law in Washington & Albany Useful Web Sites Choosing the President 2008

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