- Ballot winner: Mark Isherwood MS, Proposal 033, British Sign Language (BSL) (Wales) Bill
From time to time, the Presiding Officer must hold a ballot to determine the name of a Member, other than a member of the government, who may seek the Senedd’s agreement to introduce a Bill.
A Member must provide "pre-ballot information" to set out the intended purpose of their proposed Bill.
If the Senedd agrees to the introduction of such a Bill, the Ballot winner may consult on their proposals before formally introducing their Bill.
| Key Milestones | Details |
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Ballot date |
24 April 2024 |
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Debate at which the Senedd will consider the introduction of a Bill to give effect to the information included in the Explanatory Memorandum
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Explanatory Memorandum to the proposal tabled on 31 May 2024 |
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Leave to proceed secured |
Plenary, 19 June 2024 |
| Consultation |
On 8 November 2024, Mark Isherwood MS launched a consultation on his proposal for a British Sign Language (BSL) (Wales) Bill, inviting people to give their views on the policy objectives of the proposed law. The consultation is scheduled to close on 17 January 2024. |