Ruling
May 17, 1985
Presentation, timing
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Although there has been no ruling on the subject, a review of the proceedings of the House since 1980 shows clearly that petitions have always been presented immediately before introduction of Bills. The Speaker reminded the House that the Standing Orders leave Members the option of filing petitions with the Clerk of the House at any time during a sitting..
Sources cited Standing Order 71.
References Debates, March 28, 1985, p. 3475.
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Holding
"While custom dictates petitions are presented before the introduction of bills, Members are always permitted under the Standing Orders to file petitions directly with the Clerk at any time."
AI Summary
The Speaker clarified that while petitions are historically presented before bills, they can also be filed directly with the Clerk at any time during a sitting.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High