Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill

What’s Next?

Bill Process

• Introduction• Allocation to Lead Committee• 3 Stages• Royal Assent• Commencement

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

• Convener – Kevin Stewart (SNP)

• Deputy Convener – John Wilson (SNP)

• Alex Rowley (Labour)

• Anne McTaggart (Labour)

• Cameron Buchanan (Conservative)

• Mark McDonald (SNP)

• Stuart McMillan (SNP)

Stage 1

• Call for evidence• Evidence sessions – Late September/October• Finance Committee• Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee• Committee Report• General Principles – Chamber debate and vote

Stage 2

• Main amendment stage• In Committee• Short deadlines• Limited engagement

Stage 3

• Last amendment stage• In chamber• Two part – amendments then final debate• Vote to pass the Bill

Royal Assent

• After passing the Bill• 4 weeks for legislative competence checks• Queen signs the Bill – Becomes an Act

Commencement

• Once the Bill becomes an Act• Different Parts can be start at different times