PROCEDURE IN THE ASSEMBLY FOR COUNCIL BILLS
(adopted 5 May 2015)
That, during the current session, unless otherwise ordered, Standing Order 229
shall read as follows:
229.
(1) When the message from the Council forwarding a bill for concurrence is
reported, the bill shall be introduced and read a first time without motion
put.
(2) A message forwarding a private member’s public bill or a private bill
from the Council cannot be reported until the Speaker is advised which Member
of the Assembly will have carriage of the bill. Once reported the bill will be
set down as an Order of the Day.
(3) A motion “That this bill be now read a second time” may
be moved forthwith or made an Order of the Day for a later time. Except in the
case of a private member’s bill which can only be moved when it is called
on in accordance with the routine of business.
(4) A truncated second reading speech may be given if the bill is received in
the same form as introduced into the Council.
(5) Immediately following the mover’s second reading speech, the debate
may be adjourned or proceeded with forthwith.
(6) If adjourned, the resumption of the debate shall be set down as an Order of
the Day for a later time.
(7) The bill shall then be proceeded with in the same manner as a bill
originating in the Assembly. |
