Bill's Journey

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When an MLA has an idea for a new law, it is first called a

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Similar to local government, a law begins with a motion (like a suggestion, or a 'I have a great idea'), which is known as a bill.

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During the first reading

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The step of introducing the bill is called its “first reading.” This step is like an announcement, to prepare the Legislative Assembly to debate the bill. Anyone may contact their MLA or a Cabinet minister to give their opinions about the bill. They might

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During the second reading of the bill MLAs can

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The bill gets a second reading in the Legislative Assembly. MLAs debate the bill and then vote on it. If a majority supports the bill, it is sent to a committee for further study and discussion. Changes may be made to the bill.

the bill. The MLAs then

on the bill, and if it passes it will be sent to a

for further study, discussion and changes to the bill.

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The mini step between the second and third reading allow MLAs to

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Debating the Bill in Detail After studying the bill carefully, MLAs make suggestions on how to improve the bill. They can suggest adding, removing or changing specific points. The Legislative Assembly — all the MLAs — debate and vote on each suggestion, o

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The third reading is the

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The bill gets a third reading in the Legislative Assembly. Again members may discuss and ask questions about it.

chance for MLAs to comment on the bill. They can criticize or praise it. They can

about it as well.

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The vote is taken after the third reading. To pass it needs

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The Vote Is Taken The bill comes to a final vote of all the MLAs. If a majority of MLAs vote for the bill, it “passes.”

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The final step in a bill's journey to becoming a law is that it needs to have

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If the bill is supported by the majority of MLAs, it is sent to the Lieutenant Governor to be signed. Then it becomes an act or law.

, which is requires a signature by the Lieutenant Governor. Hurray, the bill is now a

Bill's Journey

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When an MLA has an idea for a new law, it is first called a

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During the first reading

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During the second reading of the bill MLAs can

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The mini step between the second and third reading allow MLAs to

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The third reading is the

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The vote is taken after the third reading. To pass it needs

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The final step in a bill's journey to becoming a law is that it needs to have

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