Amendment 25 · P.2026/49CarriedLodged 17 Jul 2026
MOTION UNDER ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE REFORM (GUERNSEY) LAW, 1948▾
MOTION UNDER ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE REFORM (GUERNSEY) LAW, 1948
To suspend Rule 24(2) of the Rules of Procedure of the States of Deliberation and their Committees to the extent necessary to permit the amendment below to be debated.
AMENDMENT
To insert an additional proposition as follows:
“To direct the inclusion within the scope of the further longer term work on the future development of Guernsey’s tax system (envisaged in Appendix 3 of the Tax Review Sub-committee’s report) the development and examination of proposals for a single common tax rate framework, founded upon the principles of strengthening the Bailiwick’s international competitiveness, supporting sustainable economic growth and maintaining a tax system that continues to provide a strong foundation for Guernsey’s long-term economic model.”.
Carried on a recorded vote, Pour 31, Contre 3, Ne vote pas 2. Taken on 17 Jul 2026. Led by Mark Helyar. Official filing →
Amendment 9 · P.2026/49Lodged, not movedLodged 7 Jul 2026
To insert a new proposition as follows:▾
To insert a new proposition as follows:
“To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to take all such steps as are necessary including, for the avoidance of doubt, consultation with the Lord Chancellor, the Ministry of Justice, the Government of Jersey and the Isle of Man Government, to ensure that the States are provided with the opportunity to approve the repeal of the income tax exemption contained in section 1 of The Office of Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey (Salary and Official Expenses) Law, 1972 with effect from the commencement of the term of appointment of the next holder of the Office of Lieutenant-Governor.”
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Co-proposed by Tina Bury. Official filing →
Amendment 10 · P.2026/49Lodged, not movedLodged 7 Jul 2026
To insert an additional proposition:▾
To insert an additional proposition:
“To direct the Policy & Resources Committee and the Committee for Employment & Social Security to recommend to the States of Deliberation annually uprating:
the personal income tax allowance;
the social security contributions allowance;
the threshold at which income tax at the higher rate of 20% is applied;
the level of the payment under the Essentials Cost Relief Payment; and
the rates of the States Pension, Income Support and any other impacted benefits
by a minimum of RPIX with a view to ensuring that the real value after inflation of the protection incorporated in the package of reform is maintained.”
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Co-proposed by Tom Rylatt. Official filing →
Amendment 11 · P.2026/49Lodged, not movedLodged 7 Jul 2026
To insert a new proposition as follows:
“To direct the inclusion within the scope of longer-term work (envisaged in Appendix 3 of the Tax Review Sub-committee’s report) an examination of the role of social security contributions in Guernsey’s revenue base.”
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Co-proposed by Andy Sloan. Official filing →
Amendment 12 · P.2026/49Lodged, not movedLodged 7 Jul 2026
In Proposition 4, to insert after the words “to give effect to the above decisions” the following:▾
In Proposition 4, to insert after the words “to give effect to the above decisions” the following:
“,and to direct that such legislation include provision requiring that any resolution to approve legislation that seeks to vary or repeal the legislative protections referred to in paragraph 10.4, and outlined in Resolution I 2 of Billet d’Etat No III of 2026 made on the 3rd February 2026, shall be deemed to have carried only if not less than two-thirds of the Members present vote in favour”.
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Led by Tom Rylatt. Official filing →
Amendment 1 · P.2026/19Lodged, not movedLodged 20 Apr 2026
In Proposition 2, to insert immediately after the words “Pipeline stage” the following “, subject to the following amendment:▾
In Proposition 2, to insert immediately after the words “Pipeline stage” the following “, subject to the following amendment:
“In Table 2 of the Policy Letter, immediately after the words “Complex Residential & Education on Island” substitute the words “Committee for Health & Social Care” for the words “Committee for Home Affairs” and immediately after the words “Beau Sejour Leisure Centre Re-Development/Rebuild (Beau Sejour Review) substitute the words “Committee for Education, Sport & Culture” for the words “Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure”””.
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Led by Lindsay de Sausmarez. Official filing →
Amendment 1 · P.2026/18Lodged, not movedLodged 24 Mar 2026
Amendment to the Schedule
To insert at the end of the proposition the following:
“subject to inserting after “P.2026/17 – The Lending, Credit and Finance (Equity Release Mortgages) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2026” in paragraph (g) the following:
“P.2026/19 – Policy & Resources Committee – Major Projects Portfolio”.”
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Led by Lindsay de Sausmarez. Official filing →
Amendment 11 · P.2025/143CarriedLodged 30 Jan 2026
Government Work Plan 2026-2029 Amdt 11
To insert an additional proposition as follows:▾
To insert an additional proposition as follows:
“To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish a report on the progress of the Major Projects Portfolio, including relevant information and metrics on each project’s performance against plan and budget, in a format that is publicly available and easily accessible, no later than 1st July 2026, with updates provided at least every six months thereafter; and to note the Chief Executive shall to report on major workstreams underway in the public service as part of an annual Chief Executive’s report.”.
Recorded vote: Pour 35, Contre 0, Absent 4. Taken on 30 Jan 2026. Led by Lindsay de Sausmarez. Official filing →
Amendment 10 · P.2025/143Lodged, never laidLodged 29 Jan 2026
Government Work Plan 2026-2029 Amdt 10
To insert an additional proposition as follows:▾
To insert an additional proposition as follows:
“To direct the Policy & Resources Committee to publish a report on the progress of the Major Projects Portfolio, including relevant information and metrics on each project’s performance against plan and budget, in a format that is publicly available and easily accessible, no later than 1st July 2026, with updates provided at least every six months thereafter; and to agree to mandate the Chief Executive to report on major workstreams underway in the public service as part of an annual Chief Executive’s report.”
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Led by Lindsay de Sausmarez. Official filing →
Amendment 1 · P.2025/140CarriedLodged 17 Dec 2025
Motion under Article 7(1) and Amendment 1
MOTION UNDER ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE REFORM (GUERNSEY) LAW, 1948▾
MOTION UNDER ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE REFORM (GUERNSEY) LAW, 1948
To suspend Rules 1(2), 23, and 30(1) of the Rules of Procedure of the States of Deliberation, and any other Rules as may be necessary, to the extent necessary to permit the Government Work Plan to be debated at an Ordinary Meeting in January 2026, and to vary Rules 1(2), 9(3), and 30(1), and any other Rules as may be necessary, to the extent necessary to permit the States’ Accounts to be debated without the Government Work Plan at the Special Meeting in June 2026.
AMENDMENT
To insert at the end of the proposition the following:
“subject to inserting before “P.2025/136 – Policy & Resources Committee – Guernsey’s Fiscal Policy Framework” in paragraph (g) the following:
“P.2025/143 – Policy & Resources Committee – Government Work Plan: 2026-2029”.”
And, to insert an additional proposition as follows:
“2. To delete the words “Government Work Plan (Annual Report) &” from the table for the year 2026 in Schedule 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the States of Deliberation and their Committees.”.
Carried on a recorded vote, Pour 34, Contre 0, Ne vote pas 1. Taken on 17 Dec 2025. Led by Lindsay de Sausmarez. Official filing →
Amendment 6 · P.2025/121Lodged, not movedLodged 5 Nov 2025
To insert a new proposition:▾
To insert a new proposition:
“1a.To direct the Policy & Resources Committee working with the Committee for Housing, as part of the Guernsey Housing Plan, to consider changes or alternatives to Mortgage Interest Relief, including other forms of tax relief, to better assist first time buyers and homeowners in greater need of financial support; and to revert to the States with recommendations no later than the 2027 Budget Report.”.
The Assembly never reached it, so there is no Hansard record of it being moved. Co-proposed by Lindsay de Sausmarez. Official filing →
Amendment 1 · P.2025/106CarriedLodged 3 Sept 2025
Commencement Date Amendment
To delete “on 24th September 2025” and insert immediately before “Ordinary States Meeting” the word “next” and to insert two additional propositions as follow:▾
To delete “on 24th September 2025” and insert immediately before “Ordinary States Meeting” the word “next” and to insert two additional propositions as follow:
“2. To agree that, notwithstanding the provisions of Rules 1 and 6 of the Rules of Procedure of the States of Deliberation and their Committees, the meeting of the States scheduled to begin on 24th September 2025 should commence at 9:30am on 25th September 2025 and should adjourn until the next scheduled date of a Meeting if it falls to be adjourned on Friday 26th September 2025.
3. To amend the Schedule to the Rules of Procedure of the States of Deliberation and their Committees to reflect the change set out in Proposition 2.”.
Carried by recorded vote, Pour 29, Contre 4, Ne vote pas 1, Absent 6. Taken on 4 Sept 2025. Led by Lindsay de Sausmarez. Official filing →
