Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill
The Bill changes the law affecting Scottish Parliament elections and Scottish local government elections.
The Bill is at Stage 2
Contents
Stage 1 - General principles
Committees examine the Bill and gather views. They produce reports before MSPs debate the Bill in the Chamber. MSPs then decide on the purpose (“general principles”) of the Bill.
The Bill ended Stage 1 on 27 June 2024
Committee Examination
The lead committee for this Bill is the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Submit your views
The call for views closed on 6 March 2024.
Read the summary of responses (296KB, pdf) posted 12 April 2024
Timetable
The timetable that the committee followed while examining the Bill at Stage 1
Stage 1 deadline
On 17 April 2024, Parliament agreed motion S6M-12868, that consideration of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 28 June 2024.
Who spoke to the lead committee in the Parliament
MSPs met with people in committee meetings to discuss what the Bill will do.
Minutes of 1 February 2024 (in private)
Minutes of 21 March 2024
Minutes of 28 March 2024
Minutes of 18 April 2024
Minutes of 2 May 2024
Minutes of 6 June 2024 (in private)
Minutes of 13 June 2024 (in private)
Meeting on 21 March 2024
Correspondence
Committee correspondence sent and received while the Bill progressed through Parliament
Scottish Elections Representation and Reform Bill 20 June 2024
Letter from the Minister for Parliamentary Business
Scottish Elections Representation and Reform Bill 12 June 2024
Letter from For Women Scotland 12 June 2024
Scottish Elections Representation and Reform Bill 6 June 2024
Letter from Andy O'Neill Electoral Commission for Scotland dated 6 June 2024
Work by other committees
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Report published on 18 March 2024
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Committee report
The lead committee published its Stage 1 Report on 18 June 2024.
Stage 1 Report on the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill
Responses to the report will be added when available.
Debate
MSPs debate the purpose (“general principles”) of the Bill.
Meeting on 27 June 2024
Read the minutes of proceedings (202KB, pdf) posted 27 June 2024
Vote
MSPs vote on the general principles of the Bill.
Meeting on 27 June 2024
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill
- Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 24 June 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13758
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 27 June 2024
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill: Financial Resolution
- Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 June 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13523
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 27 June 2024