📜 Constitution Amendment Bill 2002
Bill LapsedLC24 October 2002
This bill amends the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899 regarding voting procedures in the Legislative Council. It changes the President's voting rights, stipulating they always have a vote and that in the event of a tie, the question is defeated.
Impact
Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council are directly affected. The change clarifies the voting power of the President and the outcome of tied votes, potentially influencing the passage of legislation.
Key Changes
["The President is entitled to a vote in all cases.", "When votes are equal, the question shall pass in the negative."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC24 Oct 2002
Affected Sectors
public_sector
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