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The Virginia General Assembly is the Legislative Branch of the Virginia State Government. It makes laws for the state to follow, and can charge taxes, but has no control over other states. It is bicameral, and consists of the Senate and the House of Delegates.
The way that the General Assembly makes laws is very similar to the way in the National Government
The way that the General Assembly makes laws is very similar to the way in the National Government
- A bill is presented
- The bill is sent to a committee.
- The bill is looked at by the committee, this is when members of the public can speak.
- If it passes, then it can be amended and debated.
- It is then voted on by the General Assembly.
- If it passes, it gets sent to the governor.
- They can either veto or sign it. (If neither happens, it becomes a law.)
- If it gets signed, it is a law.
- If it is vetoed, there can be an override with 2/3 vote of both chambers