Ruling
July 21, 1977
Motions in amendment, beyond scope of bill
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Two of the motions (2 and 9) introduce a new concept into the bill and the clauses of the bill which they seek to amend.
Five of the remaining motions (34, 35, 36, 43 and 45) which relate to a sixth (40) also introduce an entirely new concept, the establishment of an eighteen-member refugee claims board. Moreover, the proposal is not supported by a Royal Recommendation.
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Holding
"Several motions in amendment are ruled out of order because they introduce new concepts beyond the scope of the bill or lack a required Royal Recommendation."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled several amendments inadmissible as they were beyond the scope of the bill and lacked a Royal Recommendation.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High