I've looked and looked, but have had trouble finding (or have found confusing/conflicting info) information that helps me understand the process that bills go through at the federal level. In Colorado, I know that the bills formed in one house, after passage, go to the other house, and if no changes are made and it's passed in both houses, it's good to go. But if both sides don't agree on an identical version, it goes to a conference committee. At the federal level, we've had Juvi Justice Bills introduced in both houses. The Senate bill passed, the House bill has just failed. Now, what happens...doesn't the Senate bill have to go to the House to be debated and voted on there as well? I've heard folks say that the Senate bill will now go to a conference committee, is this correct? What if the House bill had passed...would it have gone to the Senate for debate/final vote? What if both bills passed? Do they both go to the President for consideration?
Anyone with knowledge in this department, or with useful links to point me to, please enlighten me!
Thanks.
Anyone with knowledge in this department, or with useful links to point me to, please enlighten me!
Thanks.