The committee's have certain times which they meet each day. The chairman will call the bill and the legislator can bring in information and witnesses to help get the bill passed. People who oppose the bill also have a chance to speak now. During the reading of a bill is when each of you as a constituent has a chance to affect legislation. This is also the first time that a bill can be amended.
Amendments are ways in which to change a bill.
Often the sponsor of the bill will suggest an amendment. Working on bills and amendments is a major part of the legislative process. After everyone has had a change to speak for or against the bill, and any amendments are accepted into the bill, then the Committee has to take action on the bill. Second Reading which is considered on both the floor of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each chamber or house gives a bill three readings.