FIRST READING:- This is the first stage of the bill. The bill is presented and it is necessary for the title of the bill to be read by the clerk of the House. At this stage, no debate on the bill, and copies of the bill will be given to members to study.
SECOND READING: The bill is now presented, after.the members or minister introducing the bill moves that the bill be read the second time. At this stage discussion are made concerning the principles of the bill. The bill is debated upon and at the end a vote is taken on whether the bill should be read and sent to a committee. If the majority are in favour, the bill will move to the next stage.
THE COMMITTEE STATE: At this stage, if the principles of the bill are approved by the House at the second reading, it is referred to one of the committees for proper discussion, amendment and report.
THE REPORT STAGE: The committee’s report, stating the suggestions of the committee to improve the bill is presented and any member may move for amendments.
THIRD READING: At this stage, only verbal amendments may be made here. Also, at this stage the bill is passed or rejected. A proper examination is done on the bill in order to improve on the actual drafting of the bill.
THE UPPER HOUSE: If the bill is passed, it is sent to the upper House where it will pass through similar processes if the bill originated from the lower House. Any area of amendment suggested by the upper house will be resolved at the joint sitting of both houses, i.e by a committee set up for the purpose.
ASSENTS: The bill will then be presented to the President for his signature or assent, after which a bill becomes a law.
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