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The path of a Law, from the time it is just an idea to the time it arrives at the Governor’s desk for approval, is paved with many detours. In order for an idea (in the form of a Bill) to become law, it must be passed by both houses in the identical form. This is achieved through the step-by-step process outlined below. A bill can be introduced in either chamber however, for the example below, we will use the House of Representatives as the house of origin.