What is the legislative procedure regarding the introduction and passing of Bills in State Legislatures with a Legislative Council?
In the Indian Constitution, a Bill may originate in either House of the Legislature of a State with a Legislative Council, subject to the provisions of articles 198 and 207 regarding Money Bills and financial Bills. A Bill must be agreed upon by both Houses, either without amendment or with agreed-upon amendments, to be considered passed. Bills pending in the Legislature do not lapse due to prorogation of the House or Houses. However, a pending Bill in the Legislative Assembly, or one passed by the Assembly but pending in the Council, lapses on the dissolution of the Assembly.