AC1.2 Flashcards
where does the first reading normally happens
House of Commons
what is the first reading
bill is introduced and the title is read. no debate or voting at this time
what happens after the first reading
second reading
what is the second reading
the general principles of the bill are debated by the MPs. vote is taken
what happens after the second reading
committee stage
what is the committee stage
the bill is examined in detail by a committee of MPs. amendments can be proposed
what happens after the committee stage
report stage
what is the report stage
the committee reports back on the change made, and further amendments can be discussed
what happens after the report stage
the final version of the bill is debated and voted on
what happens after the third reading
goes over the other house(typically HOL)
what is meant by overs to the other house
the bill moves to the other house to go through the same stage
what happens after the ‘goes overs to the other house’
consideration of amendments
what is consideration of amendments
both houses must agree on the final version of the bill, if they disagree, the bill ‘pings’ between the bouses until an agreement is reached
what is the consideration of amendments also known as
the ping pong stage
what happens after the ping pong stage
royal assent
what is royal assent
once both houses agree. the bill receives royal assent from the monarch and becomes law either immediately or a specific date. monarch gives formal approval
