Outcome: E
A Bill to make provision for those who are entitled to vote in a referendum on the independence of Scotland, including provision for the establishment of a register of young voters for the purposes of such a referendum.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill received Royal Assent on 7 August 2013.
Introduction of the Bill
This Government Bill was introduced by Nicola Sturgeon MSP on 11 March 2013.
Research Briefings on Bill
Stage 1
The Bill was debated by the Parliament on 14 May 2013.
Lead Committee: Referendum (Scotland) Bill Committee
The Committee published its report on 7 May 2013.
Dates of consideration by Lead Committee
14 March 2013
21 March 2013 (evidence)
28 March 2013 (evidence)
18 April 2013 (evidence)
25 April 2013
2 May 2013
Dates of consideration by other committees:
19 March 2013 (Subordinate Legislation Committee)
20 March 2013 (Finance Committee)
16 April 2013 (Subordinate Legislation Committee)
The Subordinate Legislation Committee published its report on the delegated powers provisions within the Bill on 19 March 2013:
Stage 2
The Referendum (Scotland) Bill Committee considered the Bill at Stage 2 on 6 June 2013.
Stage 3
The Bill was passed by the Parliament on 27 June 2013.
Passage of the Bill:
After Passing
The Bill received Royal Assent on 7 August 2013.
The following volume, published on 7 February 2014, contains all the material relevant to the passage of this Bill: