Anti-hopping bill: Framework mostly settled, first draft next week

The parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) on restricting MPs from switching parties has reached a consensus on "almost all" matters on the framework of the bill.

Thus, the Attorney-General's Chambers will proceed to prepare the bill for the PSSC's scrutiny when it convenes again next Thursday (May 19).

"The draft bill will be prepared... will incorporate all the decisions on the framework and refinements to the definitions...