After a committee has reviewed a possible law (bill), it typically holds hearings to gather information and opinions, then examines the bill in detail, clause by clause. The committee may propose amendments to modify the bill. Once the committee completes its review, it votes on the bill as a whole. If approved, the committee chair submits a report to the full chamber (House or Senate), recommending whether the bill should proceed. After the committee report, the bill returns to the full chamber where members debate any committee amendments and can propose further changes during the report stage. Following debate and any additional amendments, the bill goes through a final reading (third reading) where members vote on its passage. If passed, the bill moves on to the other chamber of the legislature to undergo a similar process or proceeds towards becoming law depending on the legislative structure. This process can also involve further negotiation if amendments were made by the other chamber. In short, after committee review:

• Hearings and detailed study of the bill happen.
• Amendments can be proposed and voted on.
• The committee votes on the full bill.
• Committee reports the bill to the full legislative chamber.
• The bill is debated, amended, and voted on by the full chamber.
• If passed, it moves to the next legislative stage or chamber for further consideration or approval.