<P> A first reading is when a bill is introduced to a legislature . Typically , in the United States , the title of the bill is read and immediately assigned to a committee . The bill is then considered by committee between the first and second readings . In the United States Senate and most British - influenced legislatures , the committee consideration occurs between second and third readings . In Israel , the committee consideration occurs between first and second readings and ( for private member bills ) between preliminary and first readings . </P>
<P> A first reading is when a bill is introduced to a legislature . Typically , in the United States , the title of the bill is read and immediately assigned to a committee . The bill is then considered by committee between the first and second readings . In the United States Senate and most British - influenced legislatures , the committee consideration occurs between second and third readings . In Israel , the committee consideration occurs between first and second readings and ( for private member bills ) between preliminary and first readings . </P>
where is the first reading held for a bill
where is the first reading held for a bill
legislature
legislature