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S.O.360 Private bills - special rules


360. In the select committee:
      1. The committee shall require proof of the allegations contained in the preamble.
      2. The Chair shall have a deliberative and a casting vote.
      3. Every petition in reference to the bill shall be deemed to be referred to the committee.
      4. After taking evidence a question shall be put from the Chair " "That the preamble be agreed to"
          1. If the question passes in the negative, the committee shall not proceed further with the bill and report accordingly.
          2. If the question is resolved in the affirmative the committee shall consider the clauses of the bill and any amendments may be proposed.
      The committee having reported in favour of the bill, it shall be proceeded with as in the case of public bills, and a later time set down for the bill to be agreed to in principle.

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.