third reading
noun
: the final stage of the consideration of a legislative bill before a vote on its final disposition
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That would likely come at the group’s next meeting on third reading.
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Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Aug. 2025
And the latest return-to-office mandates may help give a boost to businesses in Chicago, especially in the Loop.
Indiana Senate passes Gov. Mike Braun’s property tax plan on third reading
Gov. Mike Braun’s property tax plan has now become an act after the Indiana Senate passed it in a 37-10 vote.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Despite months of warnings from faculty and concerns raised by Texas Democrats, the Texas House on Saturday approved the initial passage of Senate Bill 37, advancing the priority higher education legislation to a third reading in its final chamber.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Malaysia helped frame the third reading of the draft as progress but insiders acknowledged the COC remains largely symbolic.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Aug. 2025
And the latest return-to-office mandates may help give a boost to businesses in Chicago, especially in the Loop.
Indiana Senate passes Gov. Mike Braun’s property tax plan on third reading
Gov. Mike Braun’s property tax plan has now become an act after the Indiana Senate passed it in a 37-10 vote.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Despite months of warnings from faculty and concerns raised by Texas Democrats, the Texas House on Saturday approved the initial passage of Senate Bill 37, advancing the priority higher education legislation to a third reading in its final chamber.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Malaysia helped frame the third reading of the draft as progress but insiders acknowledged the COC remains largely symbolic.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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“Third reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third%20reading. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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