First Reading Law and Legal Definition
First reading happens when a bill is introduced in a chamber of the legislature. In U.S, the title of the bill is read and is immediately assigned to a standing committee. The bill is then considered by committee between the first and second readings.
Legal Definition list
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- Arson in the First Degree
- Assault in the First Degree
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- Court of First Instance
- Date of First Use in Commerce
- Diagnostic Reading Assessment [Education]
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