<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (December 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A reading of a bill is a debate on the bill held before the general body of a legislature, as opposed to before a committee or an other group . In the Westminster system, there are usually several readings of a bill among the stages it passes through before becoming law as an Act of Parliament . Some of these readings are usually formalities rather than substantive debates . </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> <P> In the Oireachtas of Ireland, the "First Stage" of a bill is by either of two methods: </P>

Where is the first reading held for a bill