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Current MSPs
415
MSPs ever elected
13
Parties on record
473
Bills tracked
1,750
Bill stages
1,457
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Currently in progress
12
bills not yet passed, stopped or stalled
Latest activity
Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Stage 3 · 24 Mar 2026
Bills with activity 2026
22
37 in 2025 (-15)
Total tracked
473
since 1999 · 1,750 stages
Completed final stage 408 In progress 5 Stalled 12+ months 7 Stopped/fell 53

Progress status is inferred from the latest structured bill stage. “Stopped/fell” means the bill did not reach a final stage before the current session.

Hit rate

Bills that made it through, by type

Type Bills Completed Rate
Government 162 160 98.8%
Executive 152 146 96.1%
Member's 96 41 42.7%
Budget 28 28 100.0%
Private 24 22 91.7%
Committee 10 10 100.0%
Hybrid 1 1 100.0%
Where things stall

The last stage non-completed bills reached

Latest stage Bills Stopped Stalled
Stage 1 32 25 2
Introduced 29 24 5
Stage 2 3 3 0
Consideration Stage 1 1 0
Showing 70 of 70 bills in session S6. Latest 30 days: 0 bills with stage activity.
Bill Type Introduced Latest stage (desc) Status Stages
Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 79 · Robison, Shona
Government 06 Jan 2026 Stage 3
24 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill
SP Bill 71 · Gougeon, Mairi
Government 02 Jun 2025 Stage 3
24 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 61 · Johnson, Daniel
Member's 17 Mar 2025 Stage 3
24 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 74 · Swinney, John
Government 17 Jun 2025 Stage 3
19 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 65 · Ruskell, Mark
Member's 23 Apr 2025 Stage 3
18 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 77 · Gray, Neil
Government 08 Oct 2025 Stage 3
17 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 73 · Robison, Shona
Government 05 Jun 2025 Stage 3
17 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 46 · McArthur, Liam
Member's 27 Mar 2024 Stage 3
17 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 75 · Forbes, Kate
Government 30 Sep 2025 Stage 3
05 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 76 · Constance, Angela
Government 02 Oct 2025 Stage 3
03 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 4
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 70 · Wightman, Andy
Member's 05 May 2020 Reconsideration Stage
03 Mar 2026
 Completed final stage 5
Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill
SP Bill 80 · Robison, Shona
Budget 15 Jan 2026 Stage 3
25 Feb 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill
SP Bill 55 · Simpson, Graham
Member's 17 Dec 2024 Stage 3
24 Feb 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 66 · Gilruth, Jenny
Government 30 Apr 2025 Stage 3
17 Feb 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 62 · Forbes, Kate
Government 20 Mar 2025 Stage 3
10 Feb 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 59 · Gougeon, Mairi
Government 19 Feb 2025 Stage 3
29 Jan 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 57 · Gilruth, Jenny
Government 05 Feb 2025 Stage 3
20 Jan 2026
 Completed final stage 4
UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 60 · Forbes, Kate
Government 12 Mar 2025 Stage 3
15 Jan 2026
 Completed final stage 4
Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 58 · Golden, Maurice
Member's 17 Feb 2025 Stage 3
16 Dec 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 50 · Smith, Liz
Member's 20 Jun 2024 Stage 3
16 Dec 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 78 · Robison, Shona
Government 24 Nov 2025 Stage 3
27 Nov 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 44 · Gougeon, Mairi
Government 13 Mar 2024 Stage 3
05 Nov 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 52 · Constance, Angela
Government 24 Sep 2024 Stage 3
07 Oct 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Housing (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 45 · Somerville, Shirley-Anne
Government 26 Mar 2024 Stage 3
30 Sep 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 26 · Constance, Angela
Government 25 Apr 2023 Stage 3
17 Sep 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Education (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 49 · Gilruth, Jenny
Government 04 Jun 2024 Stage 3
25 Jun 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Scottish Languages Bill
SP Bill 39 · Gilruth, Jenny
Government 29 Nov 2023 Stage 3
17 Jun 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Care Reform (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 17 · Yousaf, Humza
Government 20 Jun 2022 Stage 3
10 Jun 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 25 · Constance, Angela
Government 20 Apr 2023 Stage 3
20 May 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Budget (Scotland) (No. 4) Bill
SP Bill 56 · Robison, Shona
Budget 18 Dec 2024 Stage 3
25 Feb 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 32 · Grahame, Christine
Member's 20 Jun 2023 Stage 3
23 Jan 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 29 · Constance, Angela
Government 06 Jun 2023 Stage 3
15 Jan 2025
 Completed final stage 4
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill
SP Bill 42 · Robison, Shona
Government 23 Jan 2024 Stage 3
17 Dec 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 40 · Constance, Angela
Government 05 Dec 2023 Stage 3
10 Dec 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 35 · Somerville, Shirley-Anne
Government 31 Oct 2023 Stage 3
03 Dec 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 53 · Constance, Angela
Government 18 Nov 2024 Stage 3
26 Nov 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 51 · Martin, Gillian
Government 05 Sep 2024 Stage 3
05 Nov 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 38 · Robison, Shona
Government 14 Nov 2023 Stage 3
01 Oct 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 31 · McAllan, Màiri
Government 13 Jun 2023 Stage 3
26 Jun 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Gender Representation on Public Boards (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 37 · Somerville, Shirley-Anne
Government 07 Nov 2023 Stage 3
20 Jun 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 33 · Gougeon, Mairi
Government 28 Sep 2023 Stage 3
18 Jun 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 34 · Mackay, Gillian
Member's 05 Oct 2023 Stage 3
12 Jun 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 27 · Robison, Shona
Government 27 Apr 2023 Stage 3
06 Jun 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 47 · Constance, Angela
Government 14 May 2024 Stage 3
30 May 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 28 · Robison, Shona
Government 24 May 2023 Stage 3
28 May 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 36 · Somerville, Shirley-Anne
Government 01 Nov 2023 Stage 3
14 May 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 22 · Somerville, Shirley-Anne
Government 13 Dec 2022 Stage 3
25 Apr 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 24 · Matheson, Michael
Government 21 Mar 2023 Stage 3
21 Mar 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Budget (Scotland) (No. 3) Bill
SP Bill 41 · Rowley, Alex
Budget 21 Dec 2023 Stage 3
27 Feb 2024
 Completed final stage 4
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 21 · Brown, Keith
Government 22 Nov 2022 Stage 3
20 Dec 2023
 Completed final stage 4
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 80 · Swinney, John
Government 01 Sep 2020 Reconsideration Stage
07 Dec 2023
 Completed final stage 5
Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill
SP Bill 19 · Yousaf, Humza
Government 06 Oct 2022 Stage 3
27 Sep 2023
 Completed final stage 4
Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 20 · Robison, Shona
Government 15 Nov 2022 Stage 3
28 Jun 2023
 Completed final stage 4
Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 16 · Brown, Keith
Government 08 Jun 2022 Stage 3
22 Jun 2023
 Completed final stage 4
Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 15 · Brown, Keith
Government 25 May 2022 Stage 3
04 May 2023
 Completed final stage 4
Budget (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill
SP Bill 23 · Swinney, John
Budget 22 Dec 2022 Stage 3
21 Feb 2023
 Completed final stage 4
Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 12 · Matheson, Michael
Government 24 Feb 2022 Stage 3
24 Jan 2023
 Completed final stage 4
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 13 · Robison, Shona
Government 02 Mar 2022 Stage 3
22 Dec 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 18 · Robison, Shona
Government 03 Oct 2022 Stage 3
06 Oct 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 10 · Brown, Keith
Government 01 Feb 2022 Stage 3
29 Jun 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 9 · Swinney, John
Government 25 Jan 2022 Stage 3
28 Jun 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 8 · Forbes, Kate
Government 14 Dec 2021 Stage 3
21 Jun 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 5 · Brown, Keith
Government 27 Oct 2021 Stage 3
16 Jun 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 4 · Gougeon, Mairi
Government 07 Oct 2021 Stage 3
15 Jun 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals) Bill
SP Bill 11 · Swinney, John
Government 07 Feb 2022 Stage 3
09 Jun 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Budget (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 7 · Forbes, Kate
Budget 09 Dec 2021 Stage 3
10 Feb 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 6 · Swinney, John
Government 15 Nov 2021 Stage 3
09 Feb 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 3 · Yousaf, Humza
Government 23 Jun 2021 Stage 3
25 Jan 2022
 Completed final stage 4
Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 2 · Robison, Shona
Government 22 Jun 2021 Stage 3
07 Oct 2021
 Completed final stage 4
Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill
SP Bill 1 · Swinney, John
Government 18 Jun 2021 Stage 3
24 Jun 2021
 Completed final stage 4
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SP Bill 33

Transport (Scotland) Bill

Type
Government
Sponsor
Mackay, Derek
Stage records
4
Inferred status
Completed final stage
Matched timetable motions
16
Pace

From first stage (08 Jun 2018) to latest (10 Oct 2019): 489 days across 4 stages. ~259 days slower than the chamber median (230).

Stage timeline

  1. Introduced
    08 Jun 2018 · Watch on SPTV ↗
  2. Stage 1
    04 Apr 2019 · 300 days since prior stage (median 147) · Watch on SPTV ↗
  3. Stage 2
    26 Jun 2019 · 83 days since prior stage (median 187) · Watch on SPTV ↗
  4. Stage 3
    10 Oct 2019 · 106 days since prior stage (median 226) · Watch on SPTV ↗

Bureau motions that timetabled this bill

Transport (Scotland) Bill 10 Oct 2019
S5M-19379 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Transport (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limit indicated, that time limit being calculated from when these groups begin and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended (other than a suspension following the first division in the proceedings being called) or otherwise not in progress:\r\n \r\nGroups 23 to 26: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Transport (Scotland) Bill 09 Oct 2019
S5M-19337 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Transport (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limits indicated, those time limits being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress:\r\nGroups 1 to 4: 1 hour\r\nGroups 5 to 10: 2 hours\r\nGroups 11 to 15: 2 hours 50 minutes\r\nGroups 16 to 19: 3 hours 30 minutes\r\nGroups 20 and 21: 4 hours 15 minutes\r\nGroups 22 to 24: 5 hours 45 minutes\r\nGroups 25 and 26: 6 hours.
Business Motion 01 May 2019
S5M-17115 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at stage 2 be completed by 28 June 2019.
Business Motion 20 Feb 2019
S5M-15902 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be extended to 5 April 2019.
Business Motion 05 Dec 2018
S5M-15046 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be extended to 1 March 2019.
Business Motion 27 Jun 2018
S5M-12989 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 be completed by 8 February 2019.
Designation of Lead Committee 20 Jun 2018
S5M-12879 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.
Seat Belts on School Transport (Scotland) Bill 09 Nov 2017
S5M-08734 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the Seat Belts on School Transport (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limit indicated, that time limit being calculated from when the stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when a meeting of the Parliament is suspended (other than a suspension following the first division in the stage being called) or otherwise not in progress:\r\n \r\nGroups 1 and 2: 50 minutes.
Business Motion 15 Mar 2017
S5M-04610 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that consideration of the Seat Belts on School Transport (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be completed by 25 May 2017.
Designation of Lead Committee 08 Mar 2017
S5M-04490 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee be designated as the lead committee in consideration of the Seat Belts on School Transport (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.
Transport (Scotland) Bill 29 Jun 2005
S2M-03059 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that, during Stage 3 of the Transport (Scotland) Bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to Rule 9.8.4A, be brought to a conclusion by the time limits indicated (each time limit being calculated from when the Stage begins and excluding any periods when other business is under consideration or when the meeting of the Parliament is suspended or otherwise not in progress):\r\rGroups 1 to 3 – 40 minutes \rGroups 4 to 6 – 1 hour and 10 minutes\rGroups 7 to 11 – 1 hour and 40 minutes\rGroups 12 to 17 – 2 hours and 25 minutes\r
Business Motion 18 Nov 2004
S2M-02014 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees—\r\r(a) that the timetable for completion of consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be extended to 4 March 2005:\r\r(b) that the Justice 1 Committee reports to the Justice 2 Committee by 26 November 2004 on the Land Registration (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2004 (SSI 2004/476), the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (Rural Housing Bodies) Order 2004 (SSI 2004/477), the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (Prescribed Periods) Order 2004 (SSI 2004/478) and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland (Title Conditions Certificates) (Fees) Rules 2004 (SSI 2004/479); and\r\r(c) that the Justice 1 Committee reports to the Justice 2 Committee by 3 December 2004 on the draft Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2004 and the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 (Notice of Potential Liability for Costs) Amendment Order 2004 (SSI 2004/490).
Business Motion 10 Nov 2004
S2M-01980 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees—\r\r(a) the following programme of business—\r\r

Wednesday 17 November 2004\r2.30 pm\tTime for Reflection\r
followed by\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r
followed by\tStage 1 Debate on the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Bill\r
followed by\tFinancial Resolution in respect of the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Bill\r
followed by\tBusiness Motion\r
followed by\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r5.00 pm\t
Decision Time\r
followed by\tMembers’ Business\r

Thursday 18 November 2004\r9.30 am\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r
followed by\tStage 1 Debate on the Fire (Scotland) Bill\r
followed by\tFinancial Resolution in respect of the Fire (Scotland) Bill\r12 noon\tFirst Minister’s Question Time\r2.00 pm\tQuestion Time—\r\tEnvironment and Rural Development;\r\tHealth and Community Care;\r\tGeneral Questions\r\r3.00 pm\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r
followed by\tStage 3 of the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Bill\r
followed by\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r5.00 pm\t
Decision Time\r
followed by\tMembers’ Business\r

Wednesday 24 November 2004\r2.30 pm\tTime for Reflection\r
followed by\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r
followed by\tExecutive Business\r
followed by\tBusiness Motion\r
followed by\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r5.00 pm\t
Decision Time\r
followed by\tMembers’ Business\r

Thursday 25 November 2004\r9.30 am\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r
followed by\tScottish Green Party Business\r12 noon\tFirst Minister’s Question Time\r2.00 pm\tQuestion Time—\rEnterprise, Lifelong Learning and Transport;\rJustice and Law Officers;\rGeneral Questions \r\r3.00 pm\tExecutive Business\r
followed by\tParliamentary Bureau Motions\r5.00 pm\t
Decision Time\r
followed by\tMembers’ Business\r(b) that consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be completed by 23 February 2005;\r(c) that consideration of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be completed by 4 March 2005;\r(d) that the Justice 1 Committee reports to the Justice 2 Committee by 12 November 2004 on the draft Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2004; and \r(e) that the period for lodging questions for Question Time on 13 January 2005 should end at
10.00 am on

Wednesday 5 January 2005.\r
Designation of Lead Committee 03 Nov 2004
S2M-01935 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that the Local Government and Transport Committee be designated as lead committee and the Enterprise and Culture Committee be designated as secondary committee in consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1.\r
Business Motion 20 Dec 2000
S1M-01488 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that the time for consideration of Stage 3 of the Transport (Scotland) Bill be allocated as follows, so that debate on each part of the proceedings, if not previously brought to a conclusion, shall be brought to a conclusion on the expiry of the specified period (calculated from the time when Stage 3 begins)—\r\rGroup 1 to Group 2 – no later than 30 minutes\rGroup 3 to Group 15 – no later than 1 hour 45 minutes\rGroup 16 to Group 17 – no later than 2 hours 30 minutes\rGroup 18 to Group 22 – no later than 3 hours 30 minutes\rGroup 23 to Group 29 – no later than 4 hours 30 minutes\rMotion to pass the Bill – no later than 5 hours\r
Designation of Lead Committees 08 Jun 2000
S1M-00973 · Parliamentary Bureau
That the Parliament agrees that the Transport and Environment Committee is designated as Lead Committee in consideration of the Transport (Scotland) Bill; other Committees will be the Local Government Committee and the Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee.\r