How is Legislation Made in Georgia?

K-12 | Public Library Posted: January 15, 2015

How is Legislation Made in Georgia?

The Georgia General Assembly in session, meaning it’s time to turn to GALILEO for resources to illustrate the process of bills going through the Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia State Senate to become law.

How a Bill is Passed in the Georgia Legislature is an infographic from the Carl Vinson Institute available in GeorgiaInfo. This PDF is perfect for online viewing or making hard copies for the classroom.

Legislative Process: Overview from the New Georgia Encyclopedia includes more detailed information. Click on “Topics” at the top, then Government and Politics for more entries on Georgia government, political figures, and history.

See also the Georgia General Assembly’s outline on tracking a bill through the General Assembly.

For more resources, see the Georgia Laws and Legislation section in GALILEO Scholar or GALILEO Library or the State Government section in GALILEO High School.