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Chapter 8, Part 4 · Art. 113

Mediation committees

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) If a Bill is referred to a mediation committee under Article 112, the Speakers of both Houses shall appoint a mediation committee consisting of equal numbers of members of each House to attempt to develop a version of the Bill that both Houses will pass.
(2) If the mediation committee agrees on a version of the Bill, each House shall vote to approve or reject that version of the Bill.
(3) If both Houses approve the version of the Bill proposed by the mediation committee, the Speaker of the National Assembly shall refer the Bill to the President within seven days for assent.
(4) If the mediation committee fails to agree on a version of the Bill within thirty days, or if a version proposed by the committee is rejected by either House, the Bill is defeated.
In simple words
  • If a Bill is referred to a mediation committee, the Speakers appoint a committee with equal members from each House to find a version both Houses will pass.
    Art. 113(1)

    (1) If a Bill is referred to a mediation committee under Article 112, the Speakers of both Houses shall appoint a mediation committee consisting of equal numbers of members of each House to attempt to develop a version of the Bill that both Houses will pass.

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  • If the committee fails to agree within 30 days, the Bill is defeated.
    Art. 113(4)

    (4) If the mediation committee fails to agree on a version of the Bill within thirty days, or if a version proposed by the committee is rejected by either House, the Bill is defeated.

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Kids explanation
  • A special group of equal members from both houses tries to agree; if they fail, the Bill fails.
    Art. 113(1)

    (1) If a Bill is referred to a mediation committee under Article 112, the Speakers of both Houses shall appoint a mediation committee consisting of equal numbers of members of each House to attempt to develop a version of the Bill that both Houses will pass.

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