Ruling April 30, 1985

Scope of the bill

Hon. John Bosley

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The motions are simply modifying the conditions of acquisition of control, and the agency already has the authority to review acquisition of control as defined in the bill.. References Debates, April 23, 1985, p. 4000; April 25, 1985, pp. 4089-90, 4093.

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The Speaker ruled that motions were in order as they only modified conditions for a principle already within the scope of the bill.

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Holding

"Motions are procedurally in order if they only modify the conditions of a principle already contained within a bill and do not go beyond its scope."

Outcome: Denied
Tone: Neutral
Procedural Stage: Government Orders
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