The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development resolved to initiate a Loss or Retention of Membership of National and Provincial Legislatures Bill dealing with procedures on loss or retention of membership of a legislature by a member who ceases to be a member of the party which nominated him or her, and on the merging of one party with another party.
The Committee complied with Rule 238(1) by tabling a memorandum in the National Assembly on 12 November 2001, setting out particulars and explaining the objects of the proposed legislation, as well as stating whether it would have financial implications for the State.
The House, in accordance with Rule 238(3), on 13 November 2001 gave permission that the proposal be proceeded with.
The Committee therefore reports that it has introduced the Loss or Retention of Membership of National and Provincial Legislatures Bill [B 25 - 2002] (National Assembly - sec 76) by submitting a copy thereof to the Speaker in accordance with Rule 243.