Ruling
October 23, 1975
Subject matter improper for a public bill
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Considering the purpose of the bill, it is clear that this is not the proper subject matter of a public law nor an alteration of the general law. It is an alteration or exception for one person of the application of the law, and is, thus, the subject matter of a private Member's private bill.
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Holding
"A bill creating a legal exception for a specific individual is considered a private bill, not a public bill, and is procedurally out of order if introduced as the latter."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled a bill improper as a public bill because its subject matter, creating a legal exception for one person, is appropriate only for a private bill.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Private Members' Business
- Significance
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