§ 6-103. While question under debate.

   (a)   Limitations. When a question is under debate, a motion may not be received other than a motion:

      (1)   to adjourn or to adjourn to a certain time;

      (2)   to lay on the table;

      (3)   to close debate;

      (4)   to postpone to a certain time (to hold a bill or resolution); and

      (5)   to amend.

   (b)   Debate on motions. The motions specified in subsection (a) are not debatable except for a motion to amend.

   (c)   Adoption. A majority of members present is required for adoption of the motion, except that the affirmative vote of five members is required for adoption of a motion to close debate.

   (d)   Motion to close debate. After adoption of a motion to close debate, each incidental question of order shall be decided without debate.

   (e)   Motions not in order. A motion to strike the enacting clause of a bill, to amend a proposed amendment to a bill or resolution, or to postpone indefinitely is not in order.

   (f)   Tabling bill or resolution. When a bill or resolution has been laid on the table, the item may not again be taken up for consideration during the remainder of that legislative session.

(Res. No. 38-89; Res. No. 8-03)