Rule 52 : Simplified procedure

1.   Following a first discussion of a proposal for a legally binding act, the Chair may propose that it be approved without amendment. Unless members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold in the committee object, the proposed procedure shall be deemed to have been approved. The Chair, or, if one has been appointed, the rapporteur, shall present to Parliament a report approving the proposal. The second subparagraph of Rule 165(1) and Rule 165(2) and (4) shall apply.

2.   Alternatively, the Chair may propose setting a deadline for tabling amendments without a draft report having first been drawn up. Unless members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold in the committee object, the proposed procedure shall be deemed to have been approved.

The amendments tabled shall be put to the vote at the earliest possible meeting of the committee after the deadline for the amendments has passed, following which a draft legislative resolution and amendments shall be submitted to Parliament.

3.   With the exception of the provisions concerning the submission to Parliament, this Rule shall apply mutatis mutandis to committee opinions within the meaning of Rule 57.