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The only permanent military force available were the trained bands, or county militia, controlled by lord lieutenants, who in turn were appointed by the king. In December 1641, Sir Arthur Haselrige introduced a militia bill giving Parliament the right to nominate its commanders, not Charles, which was passed by the House of Commons.
7 December – a bill for the Militia Ordinance is introduced by Arthur Haselrig, an anti-monarchist member of the House of Commons, proposing for the first time to allow Parliament to appoint its own military commanders without royal approval. King Charles, concerned that the legislation would allow parliament to create its own army, orders ...
The short bill, described as a "temporary Bill for settling the Militia", was rushed through the Commons and Lords on 16 July 1661 after the failure earlier in the session of a more comprehensive bill. A revised version of the failed bill was passed the following year. [1]
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford executed 12 May 1641; Abolition of the Star Chamber 5 July 1641; Ship Money declared illegal 7 August 1641; Grand Remonstrance 22 November 1641; Militia Bill December 1641; The King's answer to the petition accompanying the Grand Remonstrance 23 December 1641; The King's attempt to seize the Five Members ...
4 June 1650 Act enabling the Militia of the City of London to raise Horse within the said City and Liberties for defence of the Parliament, City of London, and Liberties thereof, and the parts adjacent. 7 June 1650 Act for settling the Militia of the City of Westminster, and the Liberties thereof: to continue for one year.
The news causes uproar in London, and Charles flees the capital in fear of his life. In his absence, Parliament passes the Militia Bill which, in effect, seizes control of the London arsenal and places the Trained bands and militia under its authority. Charles retaliates by appointing individuals to take control of other regional militias in ...
Senate Bill 1641 would require hospitals to allow one visit per day by a person designated as a power of attorney for a patient. The visitor would be subject to "non-invasive" health protocols ...
The first major bill to be brought up for debate was the Militia Bill, which was ultimately voted down by the House. As a result, the authority of the Major-Generals to collect taxes to support their own regimes ended, and the Rule of the Major Generals came to an end.