second reading
noun
1
: the stage in the British legislative process following the first reading and usually providing for debate on the principal features of a bill before its submission to a committee for consideration of details
2
: the stage in the U.S. legislative process that occurs when a bill has been reported back from committee and that provides an opportunity for full debate and amendment before a vote is taken on the question of a third reading
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Meyer asked for the second reading to be waived on this grocery tax proposal, then trustees approved it on a 5-0 vote.
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Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
On second reading by the Senate, Freeman amended the bill to remove the provision that would offer law enforcement officers and agencies immunity from civil lawsuits sparked by ICE notices.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
During second reading in the House on Monday, Democratic members presented 10 amendments to the bill, but each amendment failed.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The measure passed in the state Senate last month and advanced past a second reading in the state House Tuesday.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
On second reading by the Senate, Freeman amended the bill to remove the provision that would offer law enforcement officers and agencies immunity from civil lawsuits sparked by ICE notices.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
During second reading in the House on Monday, Democratic members presented 10 amendments to the bill, but each amendment failed.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The measure passed in the state Senate last month and advanced past a second reading in the state House Tuesday.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Second reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20reading. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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