Rules of Procedure for Debate
Rules of Procedure for Debate
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Motion |
Description of Motion |
Do you need someone to second the motion? |
Vote to Pass Motion |
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Point of Personal Privilege |
Make this motion when you have a personal issue (can’t hear, too hot/too cold, need restroom pass, etc.) |
No |
No |
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Point of Information |
Make this motion when you want to ask another delegate a question about what they have said in debate or written in a bill. |
No |
No |
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Point of Order |
Make this motion when rules of debate are not being followed. |
No |
No |
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Point of Inquiry |
Make this motion when you want to ask the Chair to explain something about the debate or about procedure. |
No |
No |
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Yield |
Make this motion if you have time remaining after you speak. You may yield (give) that time to:
|
No |
No |
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Motion to Set Speaking Time |
Make this motion at the beginning of the debate to set the time limit for each speaker. |
Yes |
Simple Majority (More than 50%) |
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Motion to Suspend Debate |
Make this motion when you want to PAUSE debate to caucus (meet in smaller groups to discuss, persuade, and draft bills). |
Yes |
Simple Majority |
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Motion to Close Debate |
Make this motion when you want to END debate and move on to voting. |
Yes |
2/3 Majority (More than 66%) |
