Ruling
July 15, 1977
Motion in amendment, beyond scope of clause
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The motion introduces an element that is completely foreign to the clause it seeks to amend by adding provisions relating to public hearings. In so doing, it goes beyond the scope of that clause.
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Holding
"A motion in amendment is inadmissible if it introduces a subject that is foreign to and goes beyond the scope of the clause it seeks to amend."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled an amendment inadmissible because it introduced a new subject (public hearings) that was beyond the scope of the original clause.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Committee of the Whole
- Significance
Low
High