first reading
noun
: the first submitting of a bill before a quorum of a legislative assembly usually by title or number only
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The Bastrop City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance that requires pet owners within the city limits to microchip their pet and register it with the city.
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Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Aaron opened it excitedly, first reading a handwritten letter written by an Angels official, before holding up the jersey and audibly thanking his favorite player.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The Ocean City Town Council on Monday approved an ordinance on first reading to ban beach tents and put restrictions on canopies after complaints from beachgoers.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
Popular on Variety Tell me about your process of first reading the script.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Aaron opened it excitedly, first reading a handwritten letter written by an Angels official, before holding up the jersey and audibly thanking his favorite player.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The Ocean City Town Council on Monday approved an ordinance on first reading to ban beach tents and put restrictions on canopies after complaints from beachgoers.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
Popular on Variety Tell me about your process of first reading the script.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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“First reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20reading. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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