National Legislative Authority Legislative process

Question 1

Initiation of a Bill
(Steps)

Answer 1

1)New legislation is needed?
2)Draft legislation
2.2) consultation
2.3) Finalization
2.4) Introduction to parliament
as a Bill

Question 2

Draft process

Answer 2

1)Green paper: Set out policy options for comment
2)White paper: Government takes an official stand
3)Final drafting: Submit to legislature

Question 3

Classification Committee consist of:

Answer 3

1) NA- Speaker +Deputy Speaker
2) NCoP - Chairperson and Permanent Deputy Chairperson

Question 4

Section 74(3)-Bills amending the Constitution

Answer 4

Any other provision of the Constitution may be amended by a Bill passed—
(a) by the National Assembly, with a supporting vote of at least two thirds of its members
(b) also by the National Council of Provinces, with a supporting vote of at least six provinces, if the amendment—
(i)relates to a matter that affects the Council;
(ii)alters provincial boundaries, powers, functions or institutions; or
(iii) amends a provision that deals specifically with a provincial matter.

Question 5

Section 75(1)-Bills: Ordinary Bills affecting provines

Answer 5

When the National Assembly passes a Bill other than a Bill to which the procedure set out in section 74 or 76 applies, the Bill must be referred to the National Council of Provinces and dealt with in accordance with the following procedure:
(a) The Council must—
(i)pass the Bill;
(ii)pass the Bill subject to amendments proposed by it; or
(iii)reject the Bill.

Question 6

Section 76-Bills- Ordinary affecting provinces

Answer 6

When the National Assembly passes a Bill referred to in subsection (3), (4) or (5), the Bill must be referred to the National Council of Provinces and dealt with in accordance with the following procedure:
(a) The Council must—
(i) pass the Bill;
(ii)pass an amended Bill; or
(iii)reject the Bill.