How a Bill Becomes Law
First Reading
· The bill is considered read for the first time and is printed.
· There will be no debate at this point.
· Simply introduced so that MPs may prepare for later debates.
Second Reading
· The principle or the idea behind the bill is debated.
· Example: If the government wanted to introduce a system of gun registration, the debate would be about whether registering guns was a good thing to do.
· A parliamentary vote will be cast after the debate. If the bill passes it moves to the next stage.
Committee Stage
· Multiparty committee is assigned to study the bill clause by clause to work out the details.
· This stage often allows the public to have a say in the process as the Committee will hold hearings where citizens can suggest improvements to the bill.
Report Stage
· Committee makes final recommendations on how to amend (change) the bill.
Third Reading
· The Tamanawis House of Commons either accepts or rejects the amended bill.
· Usually little to no debate at this stage.
Senate Stage
· If the bill passes through the House of Commons, it proceeds to the Senate.
· Goes through the same process of three readings.
· The senate will accept or reject the bill. It rarely rejects bills that pass the House of Commons. It may however recommend further changes.
Royal Assent
· The Governor General will sign the bill and it will become Tamanawis Law.
How a Bill Becomes Law
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Introduction:
We are going to be attempt to pass a piece of legislation in our classroom. To do this, the bill must pass through the required steps. We as the Tamanawis House of Commons will be responsible for whether this bill passes or not.
You will be split into four groups; a left wing party (remember individual rights and change are paramount), a right wing party (remember tradition and strict on law/order), a multiparty Committee, and a group of concerned citizens.
Tamanawis Cell Phone Ban
Bill C-389P
The Basics:
The Tamanawis cell phone ban will reduce behaviour management issues in the classroom as well as during non instructional time. Moreover, the theft of these pricey pieces of electronic equipment will reduce because of the ban.
Consequences:
Any student caught with a cell phone on school premises, whether during class time or not will:
First offense: Have phone taken away until 3pm and receive a verbal warning.
Second offense: Have phone taken away until the next school day and a written notification will be sent home to parents.
Third offense: Student will receive a referral to the office.
Three + offenses: Student will receive an in school suspension, if behaviour continues student will be asked to leave Tamanawis.
Promotion:
The bill, if passed will go into effect for the next school year, starting in September.
Parents and students will be notified of the above change to policy in the newsletters home as well as on the Tamanawis website.
Self Assessment for Activity
1. Was I respectful of others during the Bill to Law process? 10 being respectful at all times, 1 being not at all.
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a. Why did I give myself this rating?
2. Did I participate during the small and large group discussions? 10 being at all times, 1 being not at all.
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a. Why did I give myself this rating?