Legislative Process Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in the first reading
A
the bill is introduced
2
Q
what happens in the second reading
A
full debate + vote
3
Q
what happens in the committee stage
A
scrutinised by public bill committee, changes proposed + voted on
4
Q
what happens in the report stage and third reading
A
amendments, debate + vote on the final bill
5
Q
what happens if changes are made after the bill has gone through HoL
A
back to HoC, if changes rejected it goes back to HoL, if changed are accepted it is ready for royal assent
