Question

If a bill is passed by both chambers of the General Assembly, the governor has the option to do which of the following?

sign the bill into law
ignore the bill, allowing it to become law
veto the bill, sending it back to the chamber that originated the bill
all of the above

Answer 1

Once the governor receives a bill, he can sign it, veto it, or do nothing. If he signs it, the bill becomes law. If he does nothing, the bill becomes law without his signature. If he vetoes the bill, and the Senate and House of Representatives do nothing, the bill “dies.