There are a lot of terms surrounding legislation so it can be hard to understand them all. A common question is this: What is the difference between a bill and a legislative proposal? To put it simply:
- A legislative proposal is an idea for a new law
- A bill is formally introduced legislation
It's important to remember that a legislative proposal can be a bill. In fact, the majority of them are in the form of bills.
Before a legislator introduces a bill, it is assigned to a committee. This committee will research, discuss, and formalize the bill. After that, the chamber votes on it.
You can find Connecticut's information on new and past bills, executive actions, and the Governor's role in legislation.