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Ruling October 10, 1968

Relevance; beyond scope of resolution

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

If the words of the proposed amendment do not enlarge the terms of the clause, then the amendment is redundant and superfluous. If they do enlarge the terms of the clause, they must be examined to determine whether the amendment is consistent with the detailed provisions of the resolution preceding the bill. In this case, the proposed amendment would affect the conditions and qualifications set out in detail in the resolution approved by the House prior to receiving the bill.
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AI Summary

The Speaker ruled an amendment inadmissible because it went beyond the scope of the financial resolution authorizing the bill.

AI Analysis

Holding
"The proposed amendment is inadmissible because it affects the conditions and qualifications detailed in the financial resolution previously approved by the House."
Outcome
Sustained
Tone
Educational
Procedural Stage
Committee of the Whole
Significance
Low High

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