Ruling
March 21, 1975
Issue not urgent
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The purpose of Standing Order 26 is to allow debate on matters of urgency. A request to consider possible amendments to existing statutes or to deal with continuing aggravations or problems does not meet the conditions of the Standing Order.
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Holding
"Requests for emergency debates on ongoing issues or potential legislative changes are not procedurally valid as they lack the required urgency under Standing Order 26."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that ongoing problems or potential legislative amendments do not meet the urgency requirement for an emergency debate under Standing Order 26.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High