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S.O.239 Bills - presentation for assent - procedure after bills passed

Presentation for assent

239. Every bill originating in the Assembly which has passed both Houses, or which is to be presented to the Governor in accordance with the provisions of section 5A or section 5B of the Constitution Act, 1902, shall be:
    1. Printed in its final form.
    2. Certified by the Assistant Speaker, as follows:
      "I have examined this Bill, and find it to correspond in all respects with the Bill as finally passed by both Houses."
      The Clerk shall also certify as follows:
      "I certify that the Public Bill, which originated in the Legislative Assembly, has finally passed the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales."
    3. Where a bill is to be presented in accordance with section 5A of the Constitution Act 1902, the Assistant Speaker shall certify accordingly.
    4. Where a bill is to be presented in accordance with section 5B of the Constitution Act, 1902, the Assistant Speaker shall certify accordingly.
    5. The bill shall be presented to the Governor for assent.
    6. After the assent message is received the Clerk shall arrange for Assembly Acts to be numbered then enrolled.

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