third reading
noun
: the final stage of the consideration of a legislative bill before a vote on its final disposition
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What's next: The bans could begin soon after the third reading, which could happen at the next regular council meeting on Aug. 19.
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
The bill passed its third reading in May, kicking it over to the lower house of Parliament.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 19 July 2024
The third reading is when senators get up to speak.
—Glamour, 9 July 2024
The bill was amended to dissuade cities from threatening retailers seeking help and was slated for a third reading and vote in the Assembly this week.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
The bill passed its third reading in May, kicking it over to the lower house of Parliament.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 19 July 2024
The third reading is when senators get up to speak.
—Glamour, 9 July 2024
The bill was amended to dissuade cities from threatening retailers seeking help and was slated for a third reading and vote in the Assembly this week.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
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“Third reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third%20reading. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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