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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill. What’s Next?. Bill Process. Introduction Allocation to Lead Committee 3 Stages Royal Assent Commencement. Local Government and Regeneration Committee. Convener – Kevin Stewart (SNP) Deputy Convener – John Wilson (SNP) Alex Rowley (Labour)
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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill What’s Next?
Bill Process • Introduction • Allocation to Lead Committee • 3 Stages • Royal Assent • Commencement
Local Government and Regeneration Committee • Convener – Kevin Stewart (SNP) • Deputy Convener – John Wilson (SNP) • Alex Rowley (Labour) • Anne McTaggart (Labour) • Cameron Buchanan (Conservative) • Mark McDonald (SNP) • Stuart McMillan (SNP)
Stage 1 • Call for evidence • Evidence sessions – Late September/October • Finance Committee • Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee • Committee Report • General Principles – Chamber debate and vote
Stage 2 • Main amendment stage • In Committee • Short deadlines • Limited engagement
Stage 3 • Last amendment stage • In chamber • Two part – amendments then final debate • Vote to pass the Bill
Royal Assent • After passing the Bill • 4 weeks for legislative competence checks • Queen signs the Bill – Becomes an Act
Commencement • Once the Bill becomes an Act • Different Parts can be start at different times