The Non-Domestic Rating (Description and Value of Differential Multipliers) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2026
The Senedd debated draft regulations on non-domestic rates, the business property tax. Finance Minister Elin Jones said they extend the lower rate to some small and medium hospitality, visitor accommodation and leisure properties from April 2027, paid for by a higher rate on the highest value properties. The Senedd approved them.
Whether to approve the draft regulations changing the lower and higher non-domestic rating multipliers, as set out in the motion with no amendments.
Agreed
For 45Against 0Abstain 48
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration without Applications) (Electoral Reform) (Wales) Regulations 2026
The Senedd debated draft regulations to make automatic voter registration permanent in Wales. Heledd Fychan (Plaid Cymru) moved the motion, and Cabinet Minister Siân Gwenllian said it would reduce barriers to voting. The Senedd approved the regulations.
Whether to approve the draft regulations that would put automatic voter registration on a permanent footing in Wales, as laid on 23 June 2026.
Agreed
For 53Against 40
Statutory Instrument Consent Motion: Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Display of Tobacco Products) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
Deputy Minister Nerys Evans (Plaid Cymru) asked the Senedd to agree that the UK Government's Secretary of State can make technical regulations on tobacco displays, which also apply in Wales. She said they keep existing law working when new smoke-free generation rules start on 1 January 2027. The Senedd agreed.
Whether the Senedd agrees to let the UK Government's Secretary of State make these regulations on tobacco displays, so that they also apply in Wales.
Agreed
For 53Against 38Abstain 2
Debate: The Second Supplementary Budget 2026-27
The Senedd debated the Welsh Government's Second Supplementary Budget for 2026-27, which changes the spending plans for the year. Finance Minister Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) said it adds £354 million, including £60 million for additional learning needs, agreed with the Labour group. The Senedd approved the budget.
Whether to approve the Second Supplementary Budget for 2026-27, as put forward by Heledd Fychan (Plaid Cymru), with no amendments.
Agreed
For 54Against 39
Reform UK Debate - Use of mobile phones in classrooms
Reform UK's Llŷr Powell asked the Senedd to call on the Welsh Government to legislate for a ban on mobile phones in classrooms, with medical or educational exceptions. Plaid Cymru's Heledd Fychan's amendment replaced this with support for the Government's consultation on guidance. The Senedd agreed the amended motion.
Whether to accept Heledd Fychan's amendment, which replaced the whole motion with support for the Government's consultation on statutory guidance on phones in schools.
Whether to agree the motion as changed by Plaid Cymru's amendment, which welcomes the consultation on guidance and backs schools setting their own policies within national expectations.
Agreed
For 51Against 37
Reform UK Debate - Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex
Reform UK's Llŷr Powell asked the Welsh Government to publish guidance on following the Supreme Court ruling that sex is biological. Plaid Cymru's Heledd Fychan replaced this with wording saying more Welsh Government guidance is not needed. The Senedd agreed the amended motion.
The vote on Heledd Fychan's amendment, which replaces the whole motion with wording noting the existing Code of Practice and that no new Welsh Government guidance is needed.
The vote on the motion as changed by Plaid Cymru's amendment, which says further Welsh Government guidance is not required.
Agreed
For 50Against 38
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Agenda item: Welsh Government Response to the Equality Human Rights and Social Justice Committee report on the Armed Forces Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum