Is Parliamentary Membership Bill still in force?

Yes — Parliamentary Membership Bill is currently in force.

When did Parliamentary Membership Bill take effect?

Parliamentary Membership Bill was first recorded in 1976.

How many clauses does Parliamentary Membership Bill have?

Parliamentary Membership Bill contains 3 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Parliamentary Membership Bill?

The official text of Parliamentary Membership Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Parliamentary Membership Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1976
Sections: 3

Quick answer

About this bill

Parliamentary Membership Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 9 1976, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1976.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Parliamentary Membership Act, 1976, and shall come into operation on such date as the President may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Interpretation

In this Act, “next general election” means the first general election of Members of Parliament after the coming into operation of this Act.

Clause 3

Parliament to consist of sixty-nine elected Members

(1)

Upon the election of Members to serve in Parliament at the next general election and thereafter until such time as other provision is made by law, Parliament shall consist of sixty-nine elected Members in lieu of the number of elected Members prescribed by clause (1) of Article 23 of the Constitution of Singapore as modified by the Parliamentary Membership Act, 1971.

(2)

After the coming into operation of this Act, for the purposes of the next general election all things may be done under the Parliamentary Elections Act (Cap. 50) as if Parliament consists of sixty-nine elected Members.

Common questions

What is Parliamentary Membership Bill?: Parliamentary Membership Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 9 1976, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1976.
Is Parliamentary Membership Bill still in force?: Yes — Parliamentary Membership Bill is currently in force.
When did Parliamentary Membership Bill take effect?: Parliamentary Membership Bill was first recorded in 1976.
How many clauses does Parliamentary Membership Bill have?: Parliamentary Membership Bill contains 3 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Parliamentary Membership Bill?: The official text of Parliamentary Membership Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.