To introduce a bill and have it read for the first time.

To debate the merits of a bill and consider amendments.

To vote on the final version of a bill and send it to the next stage.

To resolve any disagreements between the two chambers of the legislature.

A substantive amendment that changes the content or scope of the bill.

A technical amendment that corrects errors or clarifies language.

A wrecking amendment that seeks to defeat the bill entirely.

A friendly amendment that is proposed by the bill's sponsor.

Amendments are debated and voted on in the order they are proposed.

Amendments are grouped together by topic and debated and voted on as a package.

Amendments are debated and voted on in reverse order of their proposal.

Amendments are debated and voted on simultaneously by all members of the legislature.

The committee stage is where the bill is first introduced and read for the first time.

The committee stage is where the bill is debated in detail and amendments are proposed.

The committee stage is where the bill is voted on and sent to the next stage.

The committee stage is where the bill is finalized and prepared for a final vote.

It is sent to the committee stage for further consideration.

It is voted on by the full legislature and sent to the next stage.

It is sent to the executive branch for review and approval.

It is considered dead and cannot proceed further in the legislative process.

It is the first opportunity for lawmakers to debate the merits of a bill.

It is the final stage before a bill is sent to the executive branch for approval.

It is the stage where the bill is first introduced and read for the first time.

It is the stage where the bill is voted on and sent to the next stage.

To improve the clarity and effectiveness of the bill's language.

To propose minor changes or corrections to the bill's provisions.

To defeat the bill entirely by rendering it unacceptable or unworkable.

To introduce new provisions or concepts that are unrelated to the bill's original purpose.

To support the government's legislative agenda and ensure its passage.

To propose amendments that align with the government's policy objectives.

To scrutinize the bill, identify weaknesses, and propose amendments to improve it.

To obstruct the passage of the bill by filibustering or proposing excessive amendments.

The bill is passed and sent to the next stage without any amendments.

The bill is rejected and cannot proceed further in the legislative process.

The bill is amended and sent to the next stage for further consideration.

The bill is tabled and no further action is taken on it.

It provides an opportunity for the public to directly engage in the legislative process.

It allows the public to submit written comments and suggestions on the bill.

It enables the public to attend debates and voice their opinions during the second reading stage.

It ensures that the public is fully informed about the bill's provisions and implications.

To introduce major changes to the bill's substance and scope.

To make minor improvements or corrections to the bill's language.

To propose controversial provisions that are likely to be rejected.

To delay the passage of the bill by introducing irrelevant amendments.

To oppose the bill and prevent its passage.

To propose amendments that weaken the bill's provisions.

To support the bill and ensure its passage through the legislature.

To remain neutral and allow the opposition party to shape the bill's outcome.

It is fixed and predetermined for all bills.

It varies depending on the complexity and significance of the bill.

It is determined by the presiding officer of the legislature.

It is decided through a vote by the members of the legislature.

To introduce a bill and have it read for the first time.

To debate the merits of a bill and consider amendments.

To vote on the final version of a bill and send it to the next stage.

To resolve any disagreements between the two chambers of the legislature.