report stage

noun

1. the stage preceding the third reading in the passage of a bill through Parliament, at which the bill, as amended in committee, is reported back to the chamber considering it

Example Sentences

Tithes Bill during his absence has gone through Committee and Report stage.

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The bill does not go back to the House until the report stage is reached, at which time the third and last reading occurs.

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At ten o'clock on the last day the Speaker follows the same process for closing the report stage of the estimates.

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In this case, for the first time, the report stage was included in the original motion.

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In the House of Lords there is no consideration or report stage, and substantial amendments may be made on third reading.

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