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'Bills' are proposed laws that are being examined by the Scottish Parliament. Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) discuss them to decide if they should become law.

The public also usually gets the chance to share its views. 👥

'Bills' are proposed laws that are being examined by the Scottish Parliament. Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) discuss them to decide if they should become law. The public also usually gets the chance to share its views. 👥
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The different types of Bills are:
▪ Government Bills (previously known as Executive Bills)
▪ Members' Bills
▪ Committee Bills
▪ Private Bills
▪ Hybrid Bills

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The first action that is required for a Bill to become law is its introduction - the Scottish Government, an MSP or a Committee send the Bill and any related documents to the Parliament.

The first action that is required for a Bill to become law is its introduction - the Scottish Government, an MSP or a Committee send the Bill and any related documents to the Parliament.
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Most Bills* then enter Stage 1, where the committee leading on the Bill examines it and publishes a report. Other committees may look at the parts of the Bill if they're relevant to the subjects they deal with. 🔎

MSPs vote on whether the Bill should carry on to Stage 2.

Most Bills* then enter Stage 1, where the committee leading on the Bill examines it and publishes a report. Other committees may look at the parts of the Bill if they're relevant to the subjects they deal with. 🔎 MSPs vote on whether the Bill should carry on to Stage 2.
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At Stage 2, MSPs can propose changes to the Bill – these are called ‘amendments’. ✍🏼

The changes are considered by the lead committee and then voted on.

At Stage 2, MSPs can propose changes to the Bill – these are called ‘amendments’. ✍🏼 The changes are considered by the lead committee and then voted on.
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At Stage 3, MSPs can propose further changes to the Bill. 🗣

The wider Parliament then votes on each of these and then votes on whether the Bill should become law.

At Stage 3, MSPs can propose further changes to the Bill. 🗣 The wider Parliament then votes on each of these and then votes on whether the Bill should become law.
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If the Bill passes the vote at Stage 3 and is not successfully challenged, the Queen formally agrees it. This is known as 'Royal Assent'. 📜

After that, it becomes law - like the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill, pictured here ⤵

If the Bill passes the vote at Stage 3 and is not successfully challenged, the Queen formally agrees it. This is known as 'Royal Assent'. 📜 After that, it becomes law - like the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill, pictured here ⤵
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