January 19, 1984
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Distributing advance copy of Bill and barring Member's attendance at lock-up
There are many cases where drafts of bills have been circulated and no further action has been taken with regard to them. The Chair cannot be placed in a position of determining whether a draft of...
A ruling finding no breach of privilege when a Member is denied access to a private party briefing on a draft bill, as the Speaker cannot police such events.