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- PetitionIllustrativePetition on Water Access in Underserved WardsCounty Assemblies · 1 September 2026 · Open for ParticipationA preview structure showing how a Petition record appears once connected to an official source — not a real petition.
- ProcedureHow a petition is handledProcedure guide · 5 stagesFrom drafting and lodging a petition to the committee's report and the response to the petitioner.
- ProcedureHow a petition is handled: Drafting the petitionHow a petition is handled · Stage 1 of 5Every person has the right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority, including asking it to enact, amend or repeal legislation (Constitution, Article 119; see also Article 37). The procedure is set out in the Petition to Parliament (Procedure) Act, 2012 and each House's Standing Orders.
- ProcedureHow a petition is handled: Lodging and presentationHow a petition is handled · Stage 2 of 5A petition can be submitted to the Clerk of the House, who checks that it meets the requirements, or presented on the petitioner's behalf by a member. It is then reported to, or presented in, the House.
- ProcedureHow a petition is handled: Committal to a committeeHow a petition is handled · Stage 3 of 5After presentation, the petition is committed to the relevant committee of the House. The committee is expected to consider it and report within the time set by the Standing Orders.
- ProcedureHow a petition is handled: Committee consideration and hearingHow a petition is handled · Stage 4 of 5The committee examines the issues raised. It may invite the petitioner to explain the petition, call on the responsible ministry, agency or county to respond, visit affected areas, and take views from the public.
- ProcedureHow a petition is handled: Report and response to the petitionerHow a petition is handled · Stage 5 of 5The committee tables a report in the House with its findings and recommendations. The House may debate and adopt it, and the petitioner is informed of the outcome.
- ProcedureHow statements work: Follow-upHow statements work · Stage 4 of 4If the response does not resolve the issue, members can pursue it further: through a question, a motion, a petition, or an inquiry by the relevant committee.
- ProcedureStanding Orders & House procedure: Sittings and the order of businessStanding Orders & House procedure · Stage 3 of 5The House sits according to its calendar. Each sitting follows an Order Paper that lists the business for the day, in the order set by the Standing Orders, such as petitions, papers laid, statements, motions and Bills. A House business committee helps plan what comes before the House.
- ProcedureStanding Orders & House procedure: CommitteesStanding Orders & House procedure · Stage 5 of 5Much of the detailed work of a House is done in committees, which each House may establish under Article 124. Departmental committees cover areas of government, while other committees deal with matters such as public accounts, delegated legislation and House administration. Joint committees may include members of both Houses.