Difference between revisions of "Companion Bill or Measure"
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A '''companion bill''' is a similar or identical piece of [[legislation]] which is introduced in the [[Senate]] and [[House of Representatives|House]]. [[House of Representatives|House]] and [[Senate]] [[lawmakers]] who share similar views on [[legislation]] may introduce a companion [[bill]] in their respective chambers to promote simultaneous consideration of the measure.<ref>http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm</ref> | A '''companion bill''' is a similar or identical piece of [[legislation]] which is introduced in the [[Senate]] and [[House of Representatives|House]]. [[House of Representatives|House]] and [[Senate]] [[lawmakers]] who share similar views on [[legislation]] may introduce a companion [[bill]] in their respective chambers to promote simultaneous consideration of the measure.<ref>http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm</ref> | ||
Revision as of 03:09, December 18, 2011
A companion bill is a similar or identical piece of legislation which is introduced in the Senate and House. House and Senate lawmakers who share similar views on legislation may introduce a companion bill in their respective chambers to promote simultaneous consideration of the measure.[1]