Number: RS20200
Title: General Debate in the Committee of the Whole
Authors: Judy Schneider, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: General debate is a period of time set aside for debating the merits of the bill as a whole, the state of current law on the subject of the bill, the need for new legislation, the various provisions of the bill, and possible amendments to it. This is a time for debate only. No amendments to the bill are in order, nor can Members offer any other motions that can affect the content of the bill or its fate.
Pages: 3
Date: May 8, 2008