Outcome: E
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of the construction, alteration and management of certain reservoirs, in particular in relation to the risk of flooding from such reservoirs, for the repeal and replacement of the Reservoirs Act 1975, about offences to facilitate the achievement of the environmental objectives set out in river basin management plans; and for connected purposes.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill received Royal Assent on 12 April 2011.
Introduction of the Bill
This Executive Bill was introduced by Richard Lochhead MSP on 6 October 2010.
Research Briefings on Bill
SPICe Briefing on Bill (as introduced):
Stage 1
Lead committee: Rural Affairs and Environment Committee
Other committees:
Finance Committee:
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
The Stage 1 debate took place on 27 January 2011.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 1 (27 January 2011):
The Bill passed Stage 1 on 27 January 2011.
The deadline for Stage 1 was 11 February 2011.
After Stage 1
The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the Scottish Government's response to points raised on the delegated powers provisions in this Bill in its Stage 1 report.
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
Stage 2
The Bill was referred to the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee at Stage 2.
23 February 2011 (Consideration of amendments, Day 1)
Stage 2 was completed on 23 February 2011.
The deadline for completion of Stage 2 was 25 February 2011.
After Stage 2
The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2.
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
SPICe briefing on Bill (Parliamentary Consideration prior to Stage 3):
Stage 3
The Stage 3 debate was held on 9 March 2011.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 3 (9 March 2011):
The Bill passed Stage 3 on 9 March 2011.
The following volume, published on 30 July 2015, contains all the material relevant to the passage of this Bill:
Passage of the Bill:
After Passing
Royal Assent
The Bill received Royal Assent on 12 April 2011.