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2 THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL Reker W101 8 V0 bill — a measure which, if passed through the legislative process, becomes a law unexpurgated — basically untouched. In the case of the novels of Rizal, unexpurgated versions were those that were not changed or censored to remove parts that might offend people. bicameral — involving the two chambers of Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives 4 The Context of the Rizal Bill The postwar period saw a Philippines rife with challenges and problems. With a country torn and tired from the stresses of World War II, getting up on their feet was a paramount concern UNDERSTANDING THE RIZAL LAW 3 Voting on Third Reading. Copies of the final Voting on Second Reading. The senators vote on whether to approve or reject the bill. If approved, the bill is calendared for third reading. versions of the bill are distributed to the members of the Senate who will vote for its, approval or rejection. Consolidation of Version from the House. The similar steps above are followed by the House of Representatives in coming up with the approved bill. If there are differences between the Senate and House versions, a bicameral conference committee is called to reconcile the two. After this, both chambers approve the of the people and the government. How a Bill Becomes a Law: The Legislative Process The Senate and the House of Representatives follow the same legislative procedure. Legislative proposals emanate from a number of sources. They may be authored by the members of the Senate or House as part of their advocacies and agenda; produced through the lobbying from various sectors; or initiated by the executive branch of the government with the President’s legislative agenda. Once a legislative proposal, like a bill, is ready, it will go through the steps illustrated in the right. consolidated version. Second Reading. The bill is read and discussed on the floor. The author delivers a catia sponsorship speech. STEP 4 The other members of the Senate may engage in discussions regarding the bill and a period of debates will pursue. Amendments may be suggested to the bill. Bill is filed in the Senate Office of the Secretary. It is given a number and calendared for first reading. ccc. Lee mr ILILILITIT Itt ilil ll ie) Cite atte ee ee es Transmittal of the Final Version to Malacafian. The bill is then submitted to the President for signing. The President can either sign the bill into law or veto and return it to Congress. First Reading. The bill’s title, number, and author(s) are read on the floor. Afterwards, it §=—— is referred to the appropriate committee. Committee Hearings. The bill is discussed within the committee and a period of consultations is held. The committee can approve (approve without revisions, approve with amendments, or recommend substitution or consolidation with similar bills) or reject. After the committee submits the committee report, the bill is calendared for second reading. 
