Motion

Motion TitleNew Standing Order

Motion TextAfter Standing Order 43 insert: 43A. Scrutiny of Delegated Powers in Bills (1) In carrying out its functions under Standing Order 33(2), the appropriate committee may, among other things, consider and report on the following— (a) whether the provisions of the Bill inappropriately delegate legislative power, and (b) whether the exercise of legislative power provided for in the Bill is subject to an inappropriate degree of scrutiny by the Assembly. (2) The appropriate committee may delegate to the Examiner of Statutory Rules the functions set out in this Standing Order. (3) In this Standing Order, the “appropriate committee” is the committee to which the Bill is referred under Standing Order 33.

Motion CategoryCommittee Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office10/06/2026

Date Selected By Committee16/06/2026

Date of Plenary Debate29/06/2026