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''Step 5:'' Full Committees then make a recommendation on whether or not they believe the bill should pass, be rejected, or they may abstain from making a recommendation. The procedure is formally known as "ordering a bill reported".
''Step 6:'' After the committee has voted on a bill,l the committee chairman assigns staff to create a written report on the bill highlights: views of supporters and detractors, impact and changes to current legislation, and scope.
''Step 7:'' Once a bill is passed on from the committee, the committee's recommendation is read aloud to the legislative floor. Chamber members are encouraged to debate the bill and analyze the incorporation of potential amendments.
