The existing rule, Mr. Chairman, is not clear whether any member of the public may present a petition. That is why we included this recommendation for consideration, to make it more clear. There have been concerns raised by committee Members as to whether the conditions we are placing on the new rule would be subject to the Speaker's ruling. For example, if they do not have 25 signatures and if it does not address a public matter, then the petition will not be laid in the House. It has to meet certain conditions before it is laid in the Legislature. There are some qualifiers there for the general public before it is tabled in the House. There are provisions there for the general public to participate.
Henry Zoe on Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 22nd, 1993
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