Rule 15-6 Non-debatable motions
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 15-6 (2026)
Rule 15-6 Non-debatable motionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
In general. Except as specified in subsection (b) of this rule, the following motions are not debatable:
(1)
Adjourn.
(2)
Recess.
(3)
Parliamentary inquiry.
(4)
Suspension of the rules.
(5)
Lay on the Table.
(6)
Previous Question.
(7)
Motions to close, limit or extend the limits of debate.
(8)
Divide a proposal.
(9)
Lay aside.
(10)
Take from the table.
(11)
A ruling of the presiding officer, unless an appeal is taken from the ruling.
(b)
Adjourn. On a motion to adjourn to a time certain, the time is debatable.