Main Motion definition

Main Motion means a motion relating to the passing of a law or consideration of a legislative proposal.
Main Motion. – shall mean a motion whose introduction brings business before the Committee.
Main Motion. – shall mean a Motion whose introduction brings business before the Meeting.

Examples of Main Motion in a sentence

  • A new Main Motion can not be moved until the Main Motion currently being debated has been withdrawn or voted on.

  • Main Motion: This is the actual consideration and vote on whether or not to adopt a bill as presented to the house by its sponsors.

  • The question, or main motion[Ref: Mason's §§ 155 to 165, 175 to 187, 578]10-4 The Main Motion.

  • Main Motion: Each report or resolution which has been accepted by the Council as its business is the matter which is before the Council for disposition together with the reference committee recommendations.

  • Amendment of the Main Motion When the main motion does not exactly suit the members of the Council, it may be changed by means of amendment before it is finally voted upon.


More Definitions of Main Motion

Main Motion means a motion made to bring any particular subject before Provincial Council for its consideration;
Main Motion means any motion which brings business before Council and/or Committee. Main motions yield to all secondary motions;
Main Motion means the motion that first brings a matter before Council;
Main Motion means a proposal by a member that begins the process of making any decision for consideration of Council or a Committee, that is moved by a member and seconded by another member.
Main Motion means a Motion that is not incidental to any proceeding. The following Motions shall not be considered a Main Motion:
Main Motion means a proposal put forward by a Member, or as suggested by a Student Trustee, for the consideration of the Board or Committee;
Main Motion means a motion that formally brings a substantive proposal before the council for a decision by the members.