second reading

noun

the stage in the consideration of a legislative bill that provides an opportunity for debate and amendment.

second reading

noun

the second presentation of a bill in a legislative assembly, as to approve its general principles (in Britain), or to discuss a committee's report on it (in the US)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of second reading¹

First recorded in 1640–50

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Byrne, who was speaking during a House of Commons debate of the second reading of the Football Governance Bill, added: "We need to tackle the issue of the pricing out of working class supporters."

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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is due to go through its second reading in the House of Lords later this week.

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A controversial bill seeking to reinterpret New Zealand's founding document, which established the rights of both Māori and non-Māori in the country, has been defeated at its second reading.

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The ordinance will go before the City Council for a second reading and final approval in two weeks.

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Mr Hamilton says changes are needed to provide greater safeguards, and his private member's bill on attorney powers is due for its second reading in June.

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