Ruling
October 9, 1986
First reading of a Bill based on a Ways and Means motion; motion not previously concurred in; proceedings ruled null and void
Hon. John Fraser
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Mr. Speaker:
Earlier this morning under Routine Proceedings, a Government Bill to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Excise Act was introduced and given first reading. As this Bill is based on a Ways and Means motion which honourable Members who were watching the procedure this morning might notice has not yet been concurred in by this House, I regret to have to advise that this morning's proceedings in relation to the Bill are null and void and the Bill will remain on the Order Paper for reintroduction.
F0616-e 33-2 1986-10-09.
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Debates, October 9, 1986, p. 221.
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Holding
"The first reading of a bill based on a Ways and Means motion is null and void if the underlying motion has not yet been concurred in by the House."
AI Summary
The Speaker declared the first reading of a government bill null and void because the prerequisite Ways and Means motion had not yet been concurred in by the House.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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