Legislative Process and Bill Procedures

The video tutorial explains the lawmaking process in the Hong Kong Legislative Council, focusing on the three reading procedure. It uses a mock bill, the Casual Dress School Day Bill, to illustrate the stages: first reading, second reading, and third reading. The process involves publishing the bill, debating its principles, and potentially amending it in committee. The bill must pass votes at each stage to become law, ultimately requiring the chief executive's signature and publication in the gazette.

Who is responsible for examining bills in the legislative process?

• The Public Officer

• The Chief Executive

• Legislative Council Members

• The President

What is the first step in the three reading procedure?

• Second Reading

• Committee Stage

• Third Reading

• First Reading

What is the main purpose of the Casual Dress School Day Bill?

• To reduce study pressure by allowing casual dress on Fridays

• To allow students to wear uniforms every day

• To increase school hours

• To introduce new subjects in the curriculum

What happens if the second reading motion is voted down?

• The bill is sent back to the committee

• The bill is amended

• The lawmaking process ends

• The bill proceeds to the third reading

During the committee stage, what can members propose?

• To pass the bill without voting

• To skip the third reading

• To amend the bill

• To change the bill's title

What is required for a bill to pass the third reading?

• Approval from the Chief Executive

• Support from more than half of the members present

• Unanimous support

• No objections from the public

What happens after a bill passes the third reading?

• It is discarded

• It is sent to the committee again

• It is signed by the Chief Executive

• It is debated again

Who signs the bill after it passes the legislative council?

• The Public Officer

• The President

• The Legislative Council Member

• The Chief Executive

What is the final step after a bill is signed by the Chief Executive?

• It is published in the gazette

• It is sent to the committee

• It is debated again

• It is discarded

To whom does the government report the law made?

• The Public Officer

• The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress

• The Chief Executive

• The Legislative Council