The Legislative Process: 76-1
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Conference committees are composed of Senate and House members representing
both political parties and the different issues in contention. The ten members
of the conference committee are appointed by leadership. The committee studies
the points of disagreement between the Senate and House and attempts to reach a
compromise. If a compromise is attained, it is presented to both chambers in a
report that amends the bill. A conference committee report is first considered
by the chamber of origin. Neither chamber may amend the conference committee
report. Should either chamber reject the report, a second conference committee
may be appointed to draft a new report. Once the conference committee
report is adopted, the chambers vote on the bill.
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