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.
Manx Care's 'Home First approach' sees high demand
Healthcare body publishes its annual report
Former church could be converted... back to church
It was added to the Protected Buildings Register in 1984
Isle of Man set for Remembrance Sunday
Services will take place around the Island
DEFA: 'Work on updating livestock worrying legislation is under way'
Department responds after incident in north of Island