SUBSTITUTE MOTION

A motion to amend by replacing a whole paragraph, or a whole motion, with different wording, or involving words that are not consecutive, is a substitute.

Here’s the process used to consider substitute motions. After the substitute is made:

  • Perfection of the main motion – any amendments are made until the motion is in final form
  • Perfection of the substitute motion
  • “Shall the substitute become the main motion?”
  • Debate on the merits of both motions
  • No amendments in order

Once it is decided whether the substitute becomes the main motion,
another vote is taken to approve or disapprove that motion.

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