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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024
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Meeting: 05/02/2026 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
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3 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 08/01/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)
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7 Electoral registration pilot regulations
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 7 , View reasons restricted (7/1)
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee considered the paper.
Meeting: 27/11/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)
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5 Letter from the Llywydd to Tracy Gilbert MP regarding the Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
5.3 The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 09/07/2024 - Plenary (Item 5)
Stage 4 of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
NDM8636
Mick Antoniw
(Pontypridd)
To
propose that the Senedd in accordance with Standing Order 26.47:
Approves
the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill.
The Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 3
Minutes:
The item started at
16.14
Voting on the motion under this item was
deferred until Voting Time.
NDM8636 Mick
Antoniw (Pontypridd)
To propose that the Senedd in accordance with
Standing Order 26.47:
Approves the Elections and Elected Bodies
(Wales) Bill.
The Elections and
Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 3
The result was as follows:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
39 |
0 |
12 |
51 |
The motion was agreed.
Meeting: 02/07/2024 - Plenary (Item 9)
Stage 3 of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
The amendments will be disposed of in the
order which the sections and schedules to which they relate were set out in the
motion under Standing Order 26.36 agreed by the Senedd on 25 June 2024.
The amendments have been grouped for the
purposes of debate and the groupings will be debated as follows:
1. Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru -
functions
26, 27, 36
2. Electoral registration
7, 28, 8, 29
3. Welsh elections piloting powers and regulations
9, 10, 11, 12
4. Electoral reform regulations
13, 14
5. Assistance for voters with disabilities
15, 30
6. Diversity in persons seeking elected office
16
7. Welsh elections information platform
17, 18, 31, 1, 32, 33, 34
8. Financial assistance scheme – operation
35, 19
9. Welsh language requirements for returning officers
37, 38, 51
10. Electoral arrangements reviews
2, 3, 4, 5
11. Publication of contact details for community councils
39
12. Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru –
functions relating to remuneration of elected Members
40, 41
13. Independent Remuneration Board of the
Senedd
42
14. Disqualification from being a Member of
Senedd Cymru and local government
20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15. Disqualification from being a Member of
Senedd Cymru – offence of deception
43, 6, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 25
Supporting
documents:
Elections
and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 2
Minutes:
The item started at 16.52
The amendments were
disposed of in the order that the sections and schedules to which they relate
were set out in the motion under Standing Order 26.36 agreed by the Senedd on
25 June 2024.
A vote was taken
on amendment 26:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 27:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
25 |
0 |
26 |
51 |
Amendment
27 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 7:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
40 |
0 |
12 |
52 |
Amendment
7 was agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 28:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 8:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 29:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 9:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 10:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
10 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 11:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
39 |
0 |
13 |
52 |
Amendment
11 was agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 12:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 13:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
13 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 14:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
14 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 15:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 30:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 16:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 17:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
17 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 18:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
18 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 31:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
31 was not agreed.
Amendment
1 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
A vote was taken
on amendment 32:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 33:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 34:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 35:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 19:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 36:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 37:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
37 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 38:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
38 was not agreed.
Amendment
2 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment
3 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment
4 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment
5 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
A vote was taken
on amendment 39:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
53 |
Amendment
39 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 40:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 41:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As
required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting
vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.
Amendment
42 was withdrawn, in accordance with Standing Order 12.27.
A vote was taken
on amendment 20:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
39 |
51 |
Amendment
20 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 21:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
21 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 43:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
13 |
26 |
51 |
Amendment
43 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 6:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
13 |
13 |
52 |
Amendment
6 was agreed. As amendment 6 was agreed, amendment 44, 45 and 46 fell.
Amendment
47 was not moved.
Amendment
48 was not moved.
Amendment
49 was not moved.
Amendment
50 was not moved.
A vote was taken
on amendment 22:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
22 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 23:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
39 |
0 |
13 |
52 |
Amendment
23 was agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 51:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
51 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on amendment 24:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
39 |
0 |
13 |
52 |
Amendment
24 was agreed.
Amendment
52 was not moved.
Amendment
53 was not moved.
Amendment
25 was not moved.
All sections
and schedules of the Bill were deemed agreed, concluding Stage 3 proceedings.
Meeting: 25/06/2024 - Plenary (Item 8)
Motion to vary the order of consideration of Stage 3 amendments to the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
NDM8620
Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.36:
Agrees
to dispose of sections and schedules to the Elections and Elected Bodies
(Wales) Bill at Stage 3 in the following order:
a)
Sections 1-59;
b)
Schedule 1;
c)
Sections 60-73;
d)
Long title.
Minutes:
The item started at 17.40
NDM8620 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.36:
Agrees
to dispose of sections and schedules to the Elections and Elected Bodies
(Wales) Bill at Stage 3 in the following order:
a)
Sections 1-59;
b)
Schedule 1;
c)
Sections 60-73;
d) Long
title.
The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Meeting: 16/05/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Stage 2 Proceedings continued
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General
Documents relevant to Stage 2 proceedings will be available on the Bill page
The Local Government and Housing Committee agreed on 18 April 2024, under Standing Order 26.21, that the order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings would be:
Sections 1 to 59, Schedule 1, sections 60 to 71, and the long title.
Minutes:
Amendment 123 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
|
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
Peter Fox |
|
|
|
James Evans |
|
|
Amendment 123 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 40 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendments 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 and 76 (Adam Price MS) were disposed of en bloc.
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Total |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendments 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70,
71, 72, 73, 74, 75 and 76 were not agreed. |
|||
Amendment 77 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 77 was not agreed. |
||
The Chair proposed that amendments 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 and 88 (Adam Price MS) be disposed of en bloc. The amendments were not moved.
Amendment 89 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 89 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 90 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 90 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 91 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 91 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 92 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 92 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 93 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendment 46 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 47 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 48 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 96 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendment 97 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendments 6 (Adam Price MS) was withdrawn.
Amendment 112 (Peter Fox MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
Adam Price |
|
|
Amendment 112 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 113 (Peter Fox MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
Adam Price |
|
|
Amendment 113 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 10 (Joel James MS) was withdrawn.
Amendment 114 (Peter Fox MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
Adam Price |
|
|
Amendment 114 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 125 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
Lee Waters |
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
Adam Price |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amendment 125 was agreed. |
||
Amendment 126 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
Peter Fox |
|
|
Lee Waters |
James Evans |
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amendment 126 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 41 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 94 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 94 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 127 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 127 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 128 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
Peter Fox |
|
|
|
James Evans |
|
|
|
|
|
Amendment 128 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 42 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 95 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendment 43 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 129 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Peter Fox |
Lee Waters |
|
|
James Evans |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 129 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 44 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 45 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Meeting: 16/05/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)
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- Transcript for 16/05/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Stage 2 Proceedings
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General
Documents relevant to Stage 2 proceedings will be available on the Bill page
The Local Government and Housing Committee agreed on 18 April 2024, under Standing Order 26.21, that the order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings would be:
Sections 1 to 59, Schedule 1, sections 60 to 71, and the long title.
Minutes:
2.1 In accordance with Standing Order 26.21, the Committee disposed of the following amendments to the Bill:
Amendment 115 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
|
|
James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah
Murphy |
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|
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|
As the
vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance
with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 115 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 116 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
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|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 116 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 98 (Adam Price MS) was withdrawn.
Amendment 1 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendment 11 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 12 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 13 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 14 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 15 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 99 (Peter Fox MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
|
|
James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah
Murphy |
|
|
|
Adam Price |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amendment
99 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 2 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
|
|
James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah
Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the
vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance
with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 2 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 3 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
|
|
James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah
Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote
was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with
SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 3 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 16 (Mick Antoniw MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
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John Griffiths |
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Adam Price |
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Lee Waters |
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Sarah Murphy |
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Peter Fox |
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James Evans |
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Amendment 16 was agreed. |
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Amendment 100 (Peter Fox MS)
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In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
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Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
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James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
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Adam Price |
Sarah
Murphy |
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As the vote
was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with
SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 100 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 7 (Adam Price MS) was withdrawn.
Amendment 101 (Peter Fox MS) was not moved.
Amendment 17 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 18 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 117 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendment 8 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendment 102 (Peter Fox MS)
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Against |
Abstain |
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Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
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James Evans |
Lee Waters |
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Sarah Murphy |
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Adam Price |
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Amendment 102 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 103 (Peter Fox MS)
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In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
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Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
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James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
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Sarah
Murphy |
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Adam Price |
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Amendment
103 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 104 (Peter Fox MS)
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In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
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Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
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James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
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Adam Price |
Sarah
Murphy |
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As the
vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance
with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 104 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 19 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 20 (Mick Antoniw MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
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John
Griffiths |
Adam Price |
|
|
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah
Murphy |
|
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|
Peter Fox |
|
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James
Evans |
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Amendment 20
was agreed. |
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Amendment 105 (Peter Fox MS)
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In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
|
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James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
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Sarah
Murphy |
|
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Adam Price |
|
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Amendment
105 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 106 (Peter Fox MS)
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In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
|
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James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
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|
Sarah
Murphy |
|
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|
Adam Price |
|
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|
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|
|
Amendment
106 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 21 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 22 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 23 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 9 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 9 |
||
Amendment 107 (Adam Price MS) was withdrawn.
Amendment 108 (Peter Fox MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John
Griffiths |
|
|
James
Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah
Murphy |
|
|
|
Adam Price |
|
|
|
|
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|
Amendment
108 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 109 (Peter Fox MS) was not moved.
Amendment 49 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
John Griffiths |
Peter Fox |
|
|
Lee Waters |
James Evans |
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
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|
Adam Price |
|
|
|
|
|
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Amendment 49 was agreed. |
||
Amendment 50 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John
Griffiths |
|
|
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
|
Sarah
Murphy |
|
|
|
Peter Fox |
|
|
|
James
Evans |
|
|
Amendment
50 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 51 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
John Griffiths |
Peter Fox |
|
|
Lee Waters |
James Evans |
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
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|
Adam Price |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Amendment 51 was agreed. |
||
Amendment 118 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 118 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 119 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 119 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 120 (Adam Price MS) was not moved.
Amendment 24 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 52 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 52 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 53 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 53 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 110 (Peter Fox MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
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|
Adam Price |
|
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|
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|
|
Amendment 110 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 25 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 121 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 121 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 26 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 27 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 28 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 29 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 30 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 31 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 32 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 4 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
|
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
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Peter Fox |
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James Evans |
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Amendment 4 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 5 (Adam Price MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Adam Price |
John Griffiths |
|
|
|
Lee Waters |
|
|
|
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
Peter Fox |
|
|
|
James Evans |
|
|
Amendment 5 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 111 (Peter Fox MS)
|
In Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Peter Fox |
John Griffiths |
|
|
James Evans |
Lee Waters |
|
|
Adam Price |
Sarah Murphy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative
(in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 111 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 33 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 34 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 35 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 36 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 122 (Adam Price MS) was withdrawn.
Amendment 37 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 38 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 39 (Mick Antoniw MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Meeting: 18/04/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 18/04/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/04/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
7 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Stage 2 order of consideration
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 25 , View reasons restricted (7/1)
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee agreed in accordance with Standing Order 26.21, that the order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings would be: Sections 1 to 59, Schedule 1, sections 60 to 71, and the long title.
Meeting: 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
4 Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
4.6a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
4 Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to the Finance Committee - Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
4.5a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 29/02/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
4 Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution - Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
4.4a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution.
Meeting: 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to the Local Government and Housing Committee: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to the Local Government and Housing Committee.
Meeting: 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to the Finance Committee: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to the Finance Committee.
Meeting: 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 19/02/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution.
Meeting: 07/02/2024 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 5- Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Welsh Government response - 1 February 2024
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 06/02/2024 - Plenary (Item 9)
The financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
NDM8474 Mick
Antoniw (Pontypridd)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from
the Elections
and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a
kind referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.
Minutes:
The item started at
19.31
NDM8474 Mick
Antoniw (Pontypridd)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from
the Elections and Elected
Bodies (Wales) Bill,
agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order
26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.
The motion was agreed in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Meeting: 06/02/2024 - Plenary (Item 8)
The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
NDM8475 Mick
Antoniw (Pontypridd)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:
Agrees
to the general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
The Elections and
Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and Explanatory
Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 2 October 2023;
The
report of the Local Government and Housing Committee on the Elections and
Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill was laid before
the Senedd on 26 January 2024.
Supporting
Documents
Report of the
Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Minutes:
The item started at
19.31
NDM8475
Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:
Agrees
to the general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
The Elections and Elected
Bodies (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the
Senedd on 2 October 2023;
The
report of the Local Government and Housing Committee on the Elections and
Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on
26 January 2024.
The motion was agreed in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Meeting: 22/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 13)
- Webcast for 22/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 22/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
13 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 65 , View reasons restricted (13/1)
Minutes:
The Committee considered and agreed its draft report on the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill.
Meeting: 18/01/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 18/01/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/01/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
7 Letter from Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution - Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
7.4a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 18/01/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 9)
- Webcast for 18/01/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/01/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee
9 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Consideration of the draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 73 , View reasons restricted (9/1)
Minutes:
9.1 The Committee considered the draft report.
Meeting: 15/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 9)
- Webcast for 15/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 15/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
9 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 77 , View reasons restricted (9/1)
- LJC(6)-02-24 - Paper 18 - Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, 19 December 2023, item 9
PDF 227 KB
- LJC(6)-02-24 - Paper 19 - Letter to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, 28 November 2023, item 9
PDF 97 KB
Minutes:
The Committee considered its draft report and agreed to consider a further draft at its next meeting.
Meeting: 10/01/2024 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
3 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - consideration of draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 83 , View reasons restricted (3/1)
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee considered the draft report.
Meeting: 08/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 08/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 08/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- LJC(6)-01-24 - Paper 24 - Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, 19 December 2023, item 7
PDF 227 KB
- LJC(6)-01-24 - Paper 25 - Letter to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, 28 November 2023, item 7
PDF 97 KB
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution.
Meeting: 13/12/2023 - Finance Committee (Item 7)
7 Financial implications of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Consideration of draft report
Supporting documents:
FIN(6)-20-23 P7 – Draft report
FIN(6)-20-23 P8 – Letter from the Counsel General to the Chair of the Local Government and Housing Committee: Additional information – 15 November 2023
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 92 , View reasons restricted (7/1)
- FIN(6)-20-23 P8 – Letter from the Counsel General to the Chair of the Local Government and Housing Committee: Additional information – 15 November 2023, item 7
PDF 251 KB
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee considered its draft report on Financial implications of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and agreed it with a minor change.
Meeting: 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 1)
- Webcast for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - consideration of key issues
Minutes:
1.1 The Committee considered the key issues.
Meeting: 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 6)
- Webcast for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - consideration of key issues
Minutes:
6.1 The Committee considered the key issues.
Meeting: 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
4 Survey findings - Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
4.6a The Committee noted the survey findings.
Meeting: 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 07/12/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
3 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Michael Kay – SRO for the Bill – Deputy Director, Elections Division, Welsh Government
Laura Mitchell – Government Lawyer, Legal Services, Welsh Government
Angharad Thomas-Richards – Electoral Reform Programme Advisor, Elections Division, Welsh Government
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 105 , View reasons restricted (3/1)
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Michael Kay – SRO for the Bill – Deputy Director, Elections Division, Welsh Government
Laura Mitchell – Government Lawyer, Legal Services, Welsh Government
Angharad Thomas-Richards – Electoral Reform Programme Advisor, Elections Division, Welsh Government
3.2 The Counsel General agreed to confirm under which legislation the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales is required to lay its annual report.
Meeting: 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 8)
- Webcast for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
8.1 The Committee considered the evidence.
Meeting: 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
5 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill- Evidence session 9
Dr
Jessica Laimann, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, WEN Wales
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
5.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Dr Jessica Laimann, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, WEN Wales.
Meeting: 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
4 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill- Evidence session 8
Professor
Alistair Clark, Professor of Political Science, Newcastle University
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
4.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Professor Alistair Clark, Professor of Political Science, Newcastle University
Meeting: 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
3 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill- Evidence session 7
Malcolm Burr, Convener, Electoral Management Board for Scotland
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Malcolm Burr, Convener, Electoral Management Board for Scotland.
Meeting: 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 30/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
2 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill- Evidence session 6
Shereen Williams, Chief Executive, Local Democracy and Boundary Commission For Wales
Tom Jenkins, Head of Policy and Programmes, Local Democracy and Boundary Commission For Wales
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 123 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
- Paper 1, item 2
PDF 990 KB
Minutes:
2.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Shereen Williams, Chief Executive, Local Democracy and
Boundary Commission For Wales
Tom Jenkins, Head of Policy and Programmes, Local Democracy and Boundary Commission For Wales
Meeting: 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 6)
- Webcast for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
6 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill- Evidence session 5
Clare Sim, Head of Member Support, Association of Electoral Administrators
Colin Everett, Chair, Wales Electoral Coordination Board
Catherine Uphill, Manager, The Electoral Commission
Supporting documents:
- Paper 10 - Association of Electoral Administrators, item 6
PDF 696 KB
- Paper 11 - Wales Electoral Coordination Board, item 6
PDF 713 KB
- Paper 12 - The Electoral Commission, item 6
PDF 784 KB
Minutes:
6.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Clare Sim, Head of Member Support, Association of Electoral
Administrators
Colin Everett, Chair, Wales Electoral Coordination Board
Catherine Uphill, Manager, The Electoral Commission
Meeting: 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
5 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Evidence Session 4
Councillor Huw David, WLGA Presiding Officer and Leader of
Bridgend County Borough Council
Councillor Llinos Medi, WLGA Plaid Cymru Group Leader and
Leader of Anglesey County Council
Councillor Andrew Parkhurst, WLGA Liberal Democrat Group
Leader
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 134 , View reasons restricted (5/1)
- Paper 9 - WLGA, item 5
PDF 730 KB
Minutes:
5.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Councillor Huw David, WLGA Presiding Officer and Leader of Bridgend Council
Councillor Andrew Parkhurst, WLGA Liberal Democrat Group Leader
Councillor Llinos Medi, Leader of Anglesey Council and the Group Leader for Plaid Cymru
Meeting: 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee considered the evidence.
Meeting: 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
2 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Letter from the Chair of Reform Bill Committee
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
2.5a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 22/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)
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2 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Letter from Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
2.3a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 20/11/2023 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 9)
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
The Committee considered the evidence provided by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and agreed to write to the Counsel General with supplementary questions.
Meeting: 20/11/2023 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 2)
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2 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Michael Kay, Deputy Director, Elections Division, Welsh Government
Gareth McMahon, Senior Lawyer, Welsh Government
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 151 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
- Restricted enclosure 152 , View reasons restricted (2/2)
- LJC(6)-32-23 - Paper 3 - Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to the Local Government and Housing Committee, 15 November 2023, item 2
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- LJC(6)-32-23 - Paper 4 - Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, 10 November 2023, item 2
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- LJC(6)-32-23 - Paper 5 - Letter to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution from the Local Government and Housing Committee, 3 November 2023, item 2
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Minutes:
The Committee received evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution.
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Finance Committee (Item 4)
4 Financial implications of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Michael Kay, SRO for the Bill – Deputy Director, Elections
Division
Mathew Xerri, Head of Elections Policy, Elections Division
Supporting documents:
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill (PDF 446KB)
Explanatory Memorandum (PDF 2.3MB)
Research Service Brief
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 159 , View reasons restricted (4/1)
Minutes:
4.1 The Committee took evidence on the Financial implications of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill from Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution; Michael Kay, SRO for the Bill – Deputy Director, Elections Division; and Mathew Xerri, Head of Elections Policy, Elections Division.
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Finance Committee (Item 6)
Financial implications of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
6.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 1 - Letter from the Chair of Local Government and Housing Committee to the Counsel General and Minister of the Constitution: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - 3 November 2023
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
5 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Letter from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
5.3a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
3 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill- Evidence session 2
Jess Blair, Director, ERS Cymru
Dr Nia Thomas, Research and Campaigns Officer, ERS Cymru
Megan Thomas, Policy and Research Officer, Disability Wales
Liz Williams, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, RNIB Cymru
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Jess Blair, Director, ERS Cymru
Dr Nia Thomas, Research and Campaigns Officer, ERS Cymru
Megan Thomas, Policy and Research Officer, Disability Wales
Liz Williams, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, RNIB Cymru
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)
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- Transcript for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee considered the evidence.
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Evidence session 3
Ruth Coombs, Head of Wales, Equality and Human Rights Commission
Minutes:
4.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Ruth Coombs, Head of Wales, Equality and Human Rights Commission
Meeting: 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 15/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
2 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Evidence Session 1
Dr Christine Huebner, Lecturer in Quantitative Social Sciences, University of Sheffield
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 183 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
- Paper 1, item 2
PDF 1 MB
Minutes:
2.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Dr Christine Huebner, Lecturer in Quantitative Social Sciences, University of Sheffield
Meeting: 09/11/2023 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 6 - Letter from the Chair of the Local Government and Housing Committee: Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - 3 November 2023
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 09/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 09/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 09/11/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
3 Letter to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution - Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
3.3a The Committee noted the letter.
Meeting: 26/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 26/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
2 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Michael Kay, SRO for the Bill, Deputy Director - Elections Division, Welsh Government
Gareth McMahon, Senior Government Lawyer – Legal Services, Welsh Government
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 196 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
Minutes:
2.1 The Committee received evidence from:
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Michael Kay – Deputy Director, Elections Division
Gareth McMahon – Senior Government Lawyer, Legal Services
2.2 The Counsel General agreed to confirm which procedure will be used to make the subordinate legislation required to remove the Open Register for Welsh elections.
Meeting: 26/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 26/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
5.1 The Committee considered the evidence.
Meeting: 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 6)
- Webcast for 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
6 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - Approach to scrutiny
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 202 , View reasons restricted (6/1)
Minutes:
6.1 The Committee considered and agreed its approach to scrutiny.
Meeting: 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
5 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill - technical briefing from Welsh Government officials
Michael Kay, Senior Responsible Officer for the Bill; Deputy Director, Elections Division
Elaina Chamberlain, Policy Lead: Head, Democracy, Diversity & Remuneration
Sarah Wymer, Bill Manager
Gareth McMahon, Senior Government Lawyer, Legal Services
Elections and Elected (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- SR2368891 Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill brief for technical briefing for 5 Oct
Minutes:
5.1 The Committee received a technical briefing from Welsh Government officials:
Michael Kay, Senior Responsible Officer for the Bill - Deputy Director, Elections Division
Elaina Chamberlain, Policy Lead, Head, Democracy, Diversity & Remuneration
Sarah Wymer, Bill Manager
Gareth McMahon, Senior Government Lawyer, Legal Services
Meeting: 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 05/10/2023 - Local Government and Housing Committee
Legislative scrutiny refresh
Minutes:
4.1 The Committee received a legislative scrutiny refresh training session.