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First reading

The first complete consideration of a bill by each chamber, normally including committee and plenary stages.

First reading begins after a text is tabled or transmitted to a chamber. It usually includes committee examination followed by public-sitting debate and votes, with broad scope for amendment. The version adopted is sent to the other chamber and is not yet the final law.

The Assembly examines a government bill in committee and plenary before sending it to the Senate.

First reading includes committee work and is not necessarily the first public debate on the text.

First passage through a chamber

Includes detailed examination

Produces the version sent to the other chamber

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