Ruling
March 24, 1970
Second reading
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"When a motion for second reading is before the House, [the House] may debate in a general way the principle of the bill but not the clauses in detail." They and the schedules should be debated at another stage.
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Holding
"Debate at second reading is limited to the principle of the bill; detailed discussion of clauses is out of order at this stage."
AI Summary
A ruling clarifying that debate at second reading must address the principle of a bill, not its individual clauses.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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