1. Passage through the first House (sometimes the Senate, usually the House of Commons)
The process in each Chamber is similar:
* First reading (the bill proposing a law is received, printed and circulated)
* Second reading (the principle of the bill is debated: is the bill good policy?)
* Committee stage
Step one: members of the public appear as witnesses before a committee*
Step two: committee members study the bill, clause by clause
Step three: the committee adopts a report on the bill, recommending that it be accepted as is, or with amendments, or that it not be proceeded with further
* Report stage (motions to amend specific clauses of the bill are considered by the whole House)
* Third reading (final approval of the bill)
2. Passage through the second House
3. Royal Assent by the Governor General makes the bill law
The following guide will explain the process by which a typical government initiated bill becomes law. This guide provides an overview of the Federal Legislative Process. Adapted from "The Federal Legislative Process in Canada".
NOTE: To become law, a bill must first be introduced in either the Senate or the House of Commons. It must then pass through various stages in each House: first, second and third reading. Then it must receive Royal Assent.
A. DEFINITIONS
These are proposals for laws that will affect the public in general. Most public bills are introduced by Government Ministers. Bills sponsored by the Government are numbered from C-1 to C-200 in order of presentation. If they are introduced first in the Senate, they are numbered starting S-1.
These are limited in scope: they concern an individual or group of individuals only. They confer a right on some person or group, or relieve them of a responsibility.
B. POLICY PROPOSAL
Most legislation originates with the Government. Policy proposal requiring legislation is submitted to Cabinet by Minister(s).
C. CABINET
D. PARLIAMENT
First reading in either the Senate or the House of Commons. Bill is printed.
Second reading in the same House of Parliament. Members debate and vote on the principle of the bill. The House may decide to refer the bill to a legislative, standing or a special committee, or to Committee of the Whole.
Consideration by the appropriate parliamentary committee (clause-by-clause study of the bill). Committee can summon witnesses and experts to provide it with information and help in improving the bill.
Committee reports the bill to the House clearly indicating any amendments proposed. House considers amendments and votes for or against them.
Debate and vote on bill as amended.
NOTE: Once bill has been read 3 times in the House, it is sent to the Senate for its consideration.
E. ROYAL ASSENT
F. IN FORCE
How a Government Bill becomes Law - Canada
Prepared by Inba Kehoe,
Government Documents, Stauffer Library, Queen's University
The following guide will explain the process by which a typical government initiated bill becomes law. This guide provides an overview of the Federal Legislative Process. Adapted from "The Federal Legislative Process in Canada".
NOTE: To become law, a bill must first be introduced in either the Senate or the House of Commons. It must then pass through various stages in each House: first, second and third reading. Then it must receive Royal Assent.
A. DEFINITIONS
B. POLICY PROPOSAL
Most legislation originates with the Government. Policy proposal requiring legislation is submitted to Cabinet by Minister(s).
C. CABINET
D. PARLIAMENT
E. ROYAL ASSENT
F. IN FORCE
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A proposed law starts as a bill. It becomes law if it is passed and signed into law.
Provincial Courts have jurisdiction only in their respective province, whereas Federal Courts have unlimited jurisdiction in Canada. Judges in Provincial Courts are appointed by premiers whereas Judges in Federal Courts are appointed by the governor general or prime minister.
statute
the bill of rights was passed to prevent an all- powerful federal government.
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bill to be passed by congress and signed into law by the president
Once a bill is passed by the Senate and House of Representatives at the state level, it becomes law when the governor signs it. At the federal level, after being passed by the federal House and Senate, it becomes law when the president signs it.
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No one "declares" a federal law. Once Congress has passed the Bill and forwarded it for the Presidents signature - once he signs it it becomes law.
The Supreme Court determines if bills passed into law by the Congress and the President are constitutional.
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A bill passed in 1789 by the federal government. It made the Hamilton Design possible, by making each individual state debt, national debt
The term "bill of rights" originates from England. If you mean the USA, you have to include that in your question, as England, Canada, and New Zealand all have a "bill of rights" too.
I think you may mean "statute". A statute is a law passed by a legislature which, itself, is comprised of elected representatives. A legislature can be either federal or state (federal or provincial in Canada).