Onchan MHK Peter Karran's bid to shake up the Legislative Council has passed its first hurdle.
He has this morning been given permission by the House of Keys to introduce a reform bill.
Members voted 18-2 in favour.
Mr Karran wants to make LegCo popularly elected, ban MLCs from becoming ministers, and adjust the eligibility criteria for potential candidates.
Amendments to Assisted Dying Bill approved by Tynwald
Bill will now be resubmitted for royal assent
Indoor play business makes 'very difficult decision' to close
All Land Play Centre faced 'many challenges'
No routine GP appointments Wednesday afternoon
Doctors attending education session
Last chance to submit nominations for local authority by-elections
Douglas, Ballaugh and Port St Mary looking for new board members