Noun
the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US)
Source: WordNetAbuja – A Bill for an Act to amend the 2020 Appropriation Act has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Source: Internet
According to him, the first reading could take place on Apri 6, the second reading on April 8 and the third on April 9, he said. Source: Internet
Despite the high attendance, the second reading was approved by only one vote, and further progress on the Reform Bill was difficult. Source: Internet
Diego said she decided to structure the meeting around members reading the first reading, second reading and the Gospel of the day, and then asking some questions or offering some reflection to help start conversation. Source: Internet
However, Hon Akande, who is also the Chairperson, House Committee on Diaspora, also called for passage of the motion of Diaspora Voting Bill set for second reading soon in the lower chamber. Source: Internet
A bill that would help preserve more than 1,400 acres of state school trust land in Grand Teton National Park passed second reading in the Wyoming House of Representatives on Thursday. Source: Internet