Ruling
November 24, 1970
Recommittal; to add a specific provision
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
''A bill such as this one, which deals with individual rights and fundamental freedoms, should be discussed as freely as possible and should be given the benefit of the liberal interpretation of the rules and precedents." At third reading, a motion to refer a bill back to committee for the purpose of reconsidering any clause is always in order. As ageneral principle, it is doubtful that it is procedurally correct to refer the bill back with instructions to add a provision not included in the clause, which is beyond the purview of the clause. However, it seems to be the disposition of the House that latitude be allowed at this stage of the proceedings in this particular case. Though there may be serious reservations about doing so, the amendment may be put.
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Holding
"Despite procedural reservations, an amendment to recommit a bill at third reading with instructions to add a new provision may be put to the House, particularly when the bill concerns fundamental freedoms and the House shows a disposition to allow such latitude."
AI Summary
The Speaker permits a procedurally questionable third-reading amendment to recommit a bill, citing the bill's focus on rights and the will of the House.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Conciliatory
- Procedural Stage
- Third Reading
- Significance
Low
High