Statement
October 24, 1979
Private members' bills
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Since it is not possible for the Chair to examine each bill closely, the Speaker proposed to follow recent practice and, with the unanimous consent of the House, to allow the introduction and first reading of these bills. Before calling them for second reading, however, the Chair will consider whether or not there are defects in the bills with respect to the practices and usages of the House.
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Holding
"With the unanimous consent of the House, the introduction and first reading of private members' bills will be permitted, but the Chair will review them for procedural defects before they are called for second reading."
AI Summary
The Speaker will allow first reading of private members' bills with unanimous consent but will review them for procedural defects before second reading.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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