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| An act becomes a law after it has been approved by the Governor, allowed by the Governor to become law without his signature after his ability to veto the act within seven days after presentation has expired, or after the Legislature overrides the Governor's veto by a vote of two-thirds in each house. If during the seven-day period or on the seventh day the Legislature adjourns sine die or takes a recess of more than 30 days, the Governor shall have 15 consecutive days from the date of presentation to either approve or veto the act. (Art. III, s. 8, Florida Constitution) | |
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| If agreed to, a motion to lay a measure on the table is typically the equivalent of rejecting the measure. | |
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This division is responsible for compiling the history of legislative actions and statistical information on filed bills. | |
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| Florida has a bicameral legislature composed of a 40-member Senate and a 120-member House of Representatives. Senators serve four-year, staggered terms and Representatives serve two-year terms. Each house is the sole judge of the qualifications and elections of its members and has the power to choose its own officers and establish its own rules of procedure. | |
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A bill that takes effect only if another bill passes. | |
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| A person registered with the Legislature who encourages, directly or indirectly, the passage, defeat, or modification of legislation on behalf of another party. | |
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| A bill that applies to an area or group that is less than the total area or population of the state. | |
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A list of local bills for Chamber consideration. This listing is generally incorporated into the Daily Calendar. | |
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