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Explain the process through which a bill passes before it become an act of parliament.

      

Explain the process through which a bill passes before it become an act of parliament.

  

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JANET
First Reading: This is a stage where the formal introduction of the Bill is done to parliament by the Minister or a private member. A suitable date for debate is fixed and once the bill is approved, it is printed and copies given to the MPs for preparation.
Second Reading: At this stage the mover of the bill explains its purpose and the main policy issues involved. Every member is allowed to participate in the debate but can speak only once. At the end of the debate a vote on the bill takes place and if the majority votes for it, the bill passes to the next stage.
The committee stage: A committee of the entire house or a small committee considers the details of the bill thoroughly and clause by clause.
The Reporting stage: Here the chairman of the committee presents the bill back to the House where the house can be given the opportunity to debate the amendments proposed by the committee.
Third Reading: At this stage, the details of the bill are not debated and only minor drafting changes are permitted.
President’s Assent: The Bill becomes law when the president signs it. But the president can refuse to sign it if in his judgment, the bills do not serve the interests of the people. In this case he has a duty to send it back to parliament giving reasons for his refusal to sign.
Once assent is given the Bill is then entered in the statute book and becomes part of the statute law of the land, but it only becomes operational on a day published in the Gazette or specified, which is known as the date of Commencement.
MICHAELONYINKWA answered the question on October 16, 2017 at 15:42


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