The final stage in the process of enacting legislation is

The final stage in the process of enacting legislation is "assent". This is the stage where the bill that has passed through all the necessary readings in the parliament is presented to the head of state (in a presidential system) or the governor (in a parliamentary system) for signature. The head of state or governor can either give their assent or refuse to sign the bill. If the bill is given assent, it becomes law and is implemented as such. If the bill is not assented to, it does not become law and may be returned to the parliament for further deliberation or amendment.