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A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs.
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MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government.
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Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers.
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You can get involved with the Scottish Parliament by joining a Cross-party group, submitting a petition, lobbying or exploring our education resources.
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Find out about tours and events at the Scottish Parliament.
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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
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The Chamber is where MSPs meet to debate, ask questions, hear statements and make decisions. Committees are where smaller groups of MSPs get together to examine specific subjects and issues.
Look up the written records of what was said in the Chamber and committees
Look up committees, learn about their work, and find out how to have your say
Watch Parliament TV and find out what's coming up in the Chamber and committees.
Review the research and analysis prepared for MSPs by the Parliament's research service (SPICe)
Search and learn about motions that have been submitted in Parliament and votes that have taken place
Search and learn about the questions MSPs have asked and the answers given
Learn how the Scottish Parliament scrutinises the budget plans made by the Scottish Government
Look up the minutes of Chamber meetings, read the Chamber journal and learn about the Chamber