Bill To Law Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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- Pre-parliamentary stage
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- an idea is proposed by a cabinet minister, private member, or other source.
- cabinet will approve the idea
- civil servants investigate and lawyers help draft the bill.
- cabinet and caucus approve the bill
2
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- First reading
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- bill is introduced into the HOC
- each MP receives a copy of the bill
- opposition parties begin to discuss what their position in the bill will be
3
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- Second reading
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- MP’s debate the bill in the HOC
- following the debate, a vote is taken
- if passed, the bill is approved in principle
4
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- Committee stage
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- a legislative committee involving representatives from each party is set up to debate he bill in-depth
- public input is heard
- amendments are proposed as long as they do not alter the core of the bill
5
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- Reporting stage
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- The committee reports to the HOC the amendments that were proposed to the bill
- amendments are voted on
6
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- Third reading
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- the bill with all the amendments is read and a final vote is held.
- this brings an end to the legislative process in the HOC.
7
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- Senate
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- once the bill passes through the HOC the same procedures are held in the senate.
- bills move through the senate quickly
8
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- Royal assent and proclamation
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- the Governor General then recognizes the bill as a law.
- the bill officially becomes a law after proclaimation
9
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The order if goes in
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Pre-parliamentary stage First reading Second reading Committee stage Reporting stage Third reading Senate Royal assent and proclaimation
10
Q
Bill definition
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A written proposal for a law
Introduced in parliament, if passed, becomes an act
11
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Act definitions
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A written law passed by parliament
12
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How is a law made?
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Bill —to——- act
