Details News Stages Publications Long title Amend the House of Lords Act 1999. Sponsor Lord Avebury Liberal Democrat Excepted Hereditary Bill passage Bill started in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Commons 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