The Member then lodged a final proposal, in the same terms of the draft proposal, on 28 April 2022, and gained the right to introduce a bill on 27 May 2022. 29 Christine Grahame MSP’s Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill, introduced on session 5 of the Scottish Welfare of Dogs Scotland Bill – Bills (proposed laws) – Scottish Parliament | Scottish Parliament Parliament Website accessed 25 May 2023 30 Christine Grahame MSP’s Statement of Reasons for her proposal for a Member’s Bill in Session 6 of accessed 25 May the Scottish Parliament Proposed Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill statement of reasons 2023 23 This document relates to the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 32) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 20 June 2023 Effects on equal opportunities, human rights, island communities, local government, sustainable development etc.