Ruling December 13, 1985

Recommittal

Hon. John Bosley

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

Once a committee has reported to the House, it has no power over its report; only the House has power over the report, and while it cannot amend the report, it can refer it back to committee for reconsideration in whole or in part.. Sources cited Beauchesne, 5th ed., pp. 205-6, c. 660. References Debates, December 13, 1985, pp. 9471-2, 9475-7.

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The House, not the committee, controls a tabled report and can only recommit it for reconsideration, not amend it directly.

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Holding

"Once tabled, a committee report is controlled by the House, which cannot amend it but may refer it back to the committee for reconsideration."

Outcome: Other
Tone: Educational
Procedural Stage: Routine Proceedings
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committee report recommit reconsideration amend

Cited Authorities

Beauchesne's Parliamentary Rules and Forms

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