Point of Order
April 30, 1985
Scope of the bill, new definition
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The motion sought to introduce into the bill indirectly what cannot be done directly, namely a definition of the term "net benefit". Further, the motion went beyond the purpose and scope of the bill..
References Debates, April 23, 1985, p. 4000; April 25, 1985, pp. 4089, 4093.
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Holding
"A motion is out of order if it attempts to introduce a new definition or concept that goes beyond the purpose and scope of the parent bill."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled a motion inadmissible because it introduced a new definition that went beyond the scope of the bill.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High