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PRIMEIRA LEITURA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reading of a bill
1, record 1, English, reading%20of%20a%20bill
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the stages of the passage of a bill; in early British practice, the bill was actually read out three times by the Clerk. The reading stages (first, second and third) now each have their own individual function. 1, record 1, English, - reading%20of%20a%20bill
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lecture d'un projet de loi
1, record 1, French, lecture%20d%27un%20projet%20de%20loi
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une des étapes de l'adoption d'un projet de loi. Dans les premiers temps du Parlement britannique, un projet de loi était lu à haute voix trois fois par le greffier. De nos jours, chaque lecture (première, deuxième et troisième) joue un rôle particulier dans le processus législatif. 1, record 1, French, - lecture%20d%27un%20projet%20de%20loi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lectura
1, record 1, Spanish, lectura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Etapa del proceso de adopción de un proyecto de ley. 1, record 1, Spanish, - lectura
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cada lectura (primera, segunda y tercera) cumple un papel particular en el proceso legislativo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - lectura
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- procedural motion
1, record 2, English, procedural%20motion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A motion which deals with a purely routine matter, such as the first reading of a bill. 2, record 2, English, - procedural%20motion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A motion is generally proposed by an individual, usually a member of the body, for the consideration of the body as a whole. 3, record 2, English, - procedural%20motion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The motion is then considered by the assembly. A common procedure is to first read the motion, then take votes on each amendment to it in turn. In many cases, sections of motions and amendments can be debated and voted on separately by taking [the motion] in parts. 3, record 2, English, - procedural%20motion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- motion de forme
1, record 2, French, motion%20de%20forme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- motion de procédure 2, record 2, French, motion%20de%20proc%C3%A9dure
correct, feminine noun
- motion réglementaire 3, record 2, French, motion%20r%C3%A9glementaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motion traitant d'une simple formalité de procédure, comme la première lecture d'un projet de loi. 4, record 2, French, - motion%20de%20forme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- moción de procedimiento
1, record 2, Spanish, moci%C3%B3n%20de%20procedimiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- moción de forma 2, record 2, Spanish, moci%C3%B3n%20de%20forma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moción que trata de una simple formalidad de procedimiento como, por ejemplo, la primera lectura de un proyecto de ley o la reimpresión de un proyecto de ley a raíz de modificaciones hechas en la etapa del estudio en comisión. 2, record 2, Spanish, - moci%C3%B3n%20de%20procedimiento
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando se considere que en el curso de la sesión no se están observando algunos procedimientos establecidos, cualquier concejal podrá solicitar "moción de procedimiento" con el fin de que la sesión se ajuste estrictamente al Reglamento de la Corporación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - moci%C3%B3n%20de%20procedimiento
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- first reading
1, record 3, English, first%20reading
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A purely formal stage in the passage of a bill, taken together with the order for printing. 2, record 3, English, - first%20reading
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The motion for first reading and printing immediately follows the granting of leave to introduce the bill in the House and is deemed carried without question put, except for public bills originating in the Senate which require no introduction but which may require a vote on first reading. 2, record 3, English, - first%20reading
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- première lecture
1, record 3, French, premi%C3%A8re%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étape de pure formalité dans le processus d'adoption d'un projet de loi. 2, record 3, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20lecture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La motion portant première lecture et ordre d'impression est présentée immédiatement après que la Chambre a autorisé le dépôt du projet de loi. Elle ne donne lieu à aucun débat ni amendement et est réputée adoptée sans mise aux voix, sauf dans le cas des projets de loi d'intérêt public émanant du Sénat qui ne requièrent pas de présentation mais pour lesquels un vote peut être exigé à l'étape de la première lecture. 3, record 3, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20lecture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- primera lectura
1, record 3, Spanish, primera%20lectura
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Etapa pro forma en el proceso de aprobación de un proyecto de ley, que tiene lugar al mismo tiempo que la orden de impresión. 1, record 3, Spanish, - primera%20lectura
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La moción relativa a la primera lectura y la impresión del proyecto de ley se presenta inmediatamente después de que se autorice la presentación del proyecto de ley en la Cámara (salvo en el caso de los proyectos de ley de interés público procedentes del Senado, que no necesitan presentación). La moción no da lugar a debate ni enmienda, y se considera aprobada sin ser sometida a votación. 1, record 3, Spanish, - primera%20lectura
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