Point of Order
June 20, 1983
Omnibus - Accepted
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The problem of a complicated question refers to motions not bills; there is no procedural reason to divide the bill. Although some occupants of the Chair have expressed concern about the practice of incorporating several distinct principles in a single bill, they have consistently found that such bills are procedurally in order and properly before the House.
Edit Metadata
Holding
"Omnibus bills containing multiple distinct principles are procedurally in order, as the rule concerning 'complicated questions' applies to motions, not bills, and thus provides no grounds for division."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that an omnibus bill cannot be divided on the grounds of being a 'complicated question' as that principle applies only to motions.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
Low
High