SCISA Senate
Bills & Motions
Follow the legislative pathway, and track SCISA bills and motions from draft through debate, voting, and final outcome.
Legislative pathway
How a bill becomes law
This official-style chart maps the parliamentary journey of a bill, from introduction and committee scrutiny through the three readings, assent, and Gazette notification. SCISA Senate applies the same legislative discipline when it considers bills and motions under its Standing Orders.
Parliamentary legislative pathway: readings, committee scrutiny, assent, and Gazette notification.
Stages at a glance
Select a phase to read a plain-language summary of the chart.
Steps 1 to 2
Laid & first reading
The bill is laid at the table of the House. At first reading it is introduced and the Clerk reads the long title.
Legislative register
Current bills & motions
Status updates as business moves through the House.
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