Ruling
March 22, 1977
Estimates
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
A supply item ought not to be used to obtain authority which is the proper subject of legislation.
There is need for a more appropriate procedure to consider this matter; one which will permit an opposition attack and a properly prepared defence before the Chair renders a decision. In the absence of such a procedure, the Chair is disposed to be somewhat lenient in respect of the specific items in issue at this time. For this reason, the Chair cautions Members not to take any of these decisions as a precedent.
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Holding
"The use of supply items to achieve what should be done via legislation is procedurally incorrect, but the specific items at issue are allowed to stand this time without setting a precedent."
AI Summary
The Chair ruled that supply items cannot be used for matters requiring legislation, but allowed the specific items in question to stand without setting a precedent.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Supply
- Significance
Low
High