Ruling
May 15, 1975
Second reading
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The principle of the bill is surely the idea of an increase in salary, and not its increase to a specified level. The amendment therefore, does not express a principle. It could be held to express an opinion, but it is not one that opposes the principle of the bill.
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Holding
"An amendment at second reading is out of order if it does not oppose the principle of the bill."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled an amendment inadmissible at second reading because it did not oppose the bill's core principle.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Second reading
- Significance
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High