Phase 1: Discussion and Analysis
- Subcommittees review the bill's content, purpose, and potential impact.
- Members conduct research, gather information, and hold hearings to gather different perspectives.
- Debates and discussions regarding the bill's language, proposed amendments, and potential changes are conducted.
Phase 2: Markup and Amendment
- Subcommittees propose changes, amendments, and adjustments to the bill's language and provisions.
- Members may negotiate, reach consensus, or disagree on specific changes to the bill.
- Votes are taken on each proposed amendment, and the revised bill is further reviewed.
Phase 3: Reporting to Full Committee
- Subcommittees present their findings, discussions, amendments, and a recommendation to the full committee.
- A report or summary of the subcommittee's activities and their recommendations are prepared and submitted to the full committee for further consideration.
- The full committee may take into account the subcommittee's work and make their own recommendations before further action on the bill.
