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Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]

To make provision for members of the House of Lords to vote at elections to the House of Commons.

What this bill does

A Bill to make provision for members of the House of Lords to vote at elections to the House of Commons

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

30 April 2013

In Plain English

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The Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill would allow members of the House of Lords to vote in general elections for the House of Commons. In effect, Lords peers would gain voting rights in general elections, extending the franchise to the Lords.

Key Points

Extends the right to vote in general elections to members of the House of Lords (lords peers).
The measure changes the franchise specifically for Lords, enabling their participation in elections to the Commons.
Originates in the House of Lords and is currently at the second reading stage.
First reading in the Lords took place on 15 May 2012; the bill is still progressing through the Lords.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords. Its journey began with the first reading on 15 May 2012.

Who is affected?

Members of the House of Lords (lords peers)Election administration bodies (e.g., Electoral Registration Officers, The Electoral Commission)General voters in general elections (the electorate)

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Bill Stages

1st readingLords

15 May 2012

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

1st readingCommons

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Extension of Franchise (House of Lords)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 15 May. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 16 2012-13, as introduced

BillLords

16 May 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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