BILL
the step of ensuring it aligns with the Belizean constitution and existing laws.
drafting
the senate examines the bill for legal and constitutional compliance.
senate review
this step marks the formal beginning of the legislative process
first reading
the formal signature makes the bill into a law
governor general
the step where the members of the parliament analyze and discuss the bills implications
second reading
this makes the law official and allows for enforcement
publication
this step allows for in-dept analysis and debate on specific aspects of the bill
committee stage
the final opportunity for the house to refine and approve the bill.
third reading