Legislative Process: Report Stage and Final Voting

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Which stage of the legislative process involves the introduction of a bill?

First reading (correct)

Debate and amendment

Committee consideration

Second reading

During which stage do members of the public share their thoughts and opinions on bills with MLAs?

Third reading

Committee consideration (correct)

First reading

Second reading

What is the purpose of the second reading stage?

To introduce the bill

To debate the bill and discuss its merits (correct)

To make amendments to the bill

To send the bill to a committee

Which stage allows for the proposal of changes (amendments) to the bill?

Committee consideration Signup and view all the answers

After the committee consideration stage, what is the next step in the legislative process?

The bill is sent to the house for a third reading Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the first reading stage?

To introduce the bill and make a motion for it to be read Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step after a bill has been reported back to the House?

MLAs can propose other changes to the bill Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'concurrence and third reading' stage?

For MLAs to debate the bill before the final vote Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Speaker in the legislative process?

To conduct business such as making laws and ensuring members obey the Rules of the House Signup and view all the answers

Who gives the final agreement for a bill to become a law?

The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba/Head of State Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'proclamation' step in the legislative process?

For the bills to become laws after the Lieutenant Governor's approval Signup and view all the answers

Who can introduce legislation in the House?

MLAs from any party outside of Cabinet (private members) Signup and view all the answers

What symbol of authority is carried in by the Sergeant-at-Arms when the Speaker takes the Chair in the House?

The Mace Signup and view all the answers

During routine proceedings, which item involves a summary of a committee's decision?

Committee Reports Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tabling an annual report by a Minister during routine proceedings?

To indicate progress or outcomes in a specific area Signup and view all the answers

During the first reading of a bill introduction, what occurs?

Summary of the bill's purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of members during Member's Statements as part of routine proceedings?

Make brief statements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Ministerial Statements during routine proceedings?

Make government announcements Signup and view all the answers