Describe the seven steps a state budget must go through in order to go into effect

Step 1 - The President Submits a Budget Request

Step 2 - The House and Senate Pass Budget Resolutions

Step 3 - House and Senate Subcommittees “Markup” Appropriations Bills

Step 4 - The House and Senate Vote on Appropriations Bills and Reconcile Differences

Step 5 - The President Signs Each Appropriations Bill and the Budget Becomes Law

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