Members' bills are bills introduced by Members who are not Ministers. Every second Wednesday the House gives precedence to Local, Private, and Members' bills. On these days Members’ bills are debated.

Only four Members' bills awaiting first reading can be on the Order Paper on each Members' day. When a space on the Order Paper becomes available, a ballot is held to decide which Members' bill(s) will be introduced. Members enter bills in the ballot by lodging notices of intention on the day of the ballot.