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A CASE STUDY Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill

This bill aims to prohibit smoking in private motor vehicles in the presence of children, with limited exceptions. It was introduced by Jim Hume MSP and passed at Stage 3 on December 17, 2015, receiving Royal Assent on January 21, 2016. The bill intends to protect children from second-hand smoke exposure.

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A CASE STUDY Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill

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  1. A CASE STUDY Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill

  2. Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill Purpose of the Bill A Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to prohibit smoking in private motor vehicles in the presence of children, subject to limited exceptions; and for connected purposes. • Status of the Bill • This Member's Bill was introduced by Jim Hume MSP on 15 December 2014. • The Bill was passed at Stage 3 on 17 December 2015 and received Royal Assent on 21 January 2016. Summary of the progress of the bill Mr Hume said: "Today my bill to stop smoking in cars whilst children are present is now formally laid at parliament. "A shocking 60,000 children each week are exposed to second-hand smoke in vehicles," he added. "This bill is about guaranteeing that children in Scotland can have the freedom to go on and lead healthy lives if they choose to. “ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-30485159

  3. A Member’s Bill starts with a different process to a Government or Committee Bill Find out more about Members’ Bills The Draft Proposal Proposal of a Members Bill Introduction of a Members Bill Click to see the review of the consultation (page 7 of policy memorandum) A Member’s Bill Lodge with Non Government Bills Unit (NGBU) Consultation – no less than 12 weeks Read the briefing explaining what the bill covers The Final Proposal Lodge final proposal with NGBU 18 members from half the parties must support Bill (as Introduced) Once the Bill is introduced, it follows the same process as other bills

  4. Stage One Health Committee call for evidence Health Committee listen to evidence Committee report to Parliament Read the Committee call for evidence Watch the committee meetings where the committee listened to evidence Read the Committee report Stage One Debate Members vote on general principles Watch and read the Stage One Debate Decision Time Bill passed unanimously Watch and read the Committee Meeting Stage Two Committee scrutinise bill line by line and can make amendments proposed by Committee Members List of amendments at Stage 2 Bill as amended at stage 2 Stage Three Amendments Parliament debate amendments proposed by any MSP List of amendments at Stage 3 Watch Stage 3 debate Stage Three Debate Parliament debate Bill as amended Official Report of both amendments and debate Decision Time Parliament votes on Bill as amended Bill passed unanimously Bill as passed Royal Assent

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