Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to introduce the optional preferential voting system for Parliamentary elections; and for connected purposes. Sponsor Paul Maynard Conservative Blackpool North and Cleveleys Bill passage Bill started in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached