Legislative process

The Assembly considers legislative proposals in accordance with the Constitution, applicable laws and its Standing Orders.

Stage labels to be confirmed

The stages below are provisional and must be confirmed against the Assembly's Standing Orders.

1
Published
The Bill is published, usually in the Kenya Gazette.
2
Introduced
The Bill is introduced in the Assembly (first reading).
3
Committee Review
The responsible committee examines the Bill.
4
Public Participation
The public is invited to give views.
5
Under Consideration
The Assembly debates and considers the Bill.
6
Passed by the Assembly
The Assembly passes the Bill. It is not yet law.
7
Assented and Published
The Governor assents and the Act is published. Only now is it a County Act.

A Bill is a proposal. It becomes a County Act only after it is passed, assented to and published. Open the Bills Tracker.