📜 Constitution Amendment Bill 2005
Legislative Council Second ReadingLC30 March 2005
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 fails.
Impact
Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council are directly affected. The change ensures clarity in the voting process and alters the power dynamic in the event of a tied vote.
Key Changes
["The President of the Legislative Council is always entitled to a vote.", "In the event of a tied vote, the question shall fail (pass in the negative).", "Removes the President's casting vote in the event of a tie."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC30 Mar 2005
Affected Sectors
public_sectorlocal_government
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