Rules of the Legislature Require That the Bill Be Read

question 31

Multiple Choice

Rules of the legislature require that the bill be read

• A) on two separate occasions.
• B) on three separate occasions.
• C) by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the lieutenant governor or Speaker of the House.
• D) by the bill writer, the legislative member, and the committee chairman.
• E) only at the initial filing.

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Definitions:

Felony

A serious criminal offense that is punishable by a sentence of more than one year in prison or by death.

Misdemeanor

A crime that is less serious than a felony and is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment for less than one year.

Petty Offense

A minor crime that is usually punishable by a fine or a short term of imprisonment.

Mistake-of-Fact

A misunderstanding of a factual situation that can affect the validity of a contract.