The conferees analyze the differences between the two bills, line by line, voting on the amendments and compromises throughout the process. If the conference committee is able to resolve all the points of disagreement, it votes to issue a conference report. Occasionally, however, conferees are unable to come to agreement. The bill is usually brought up on the floor for a limited amount of debate and is then subject to a vote. If he or she chooses to sign it, the legislation generally becomes effective in 90 days.
Some bills become effective immediately upon signature if they are deemed emergency measures.
If, however, the governor chooses not to sign a measure during the 10-day period, the bill becomes law without his or her signature. H. Overriding a Veto A bill vetoed by the chief executive still has an opportunity for enactment. When it is returned to the Legislature, the measure is subject to an override vote, in which both houses can decide whether to honor the veto or the act the law without his or her signature. However, unlike the simple majority required to initially pass the legislation, an override action requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers. It is important to note that the date a bill becomes a law may have little bearing on when it is subject to enforcement.