BILLS, LEAVE TO BRING IN.
$One day's notice, at least, shall be given of an intended motion for
leave to bring in a bill.--_Rule_ 12.$
When a member desires to bring a bill on any subject, he states to the
House, in general terms, the causes for doing it, and concludes by moving
for leave to bring in a bill, entitled, &c. Leave being given, on the
question, a committee is appointed to prepare and bring in the bill.
The mover and seconder are always appointed on this committee, and one
or more in addition.--_Hakew._ 132; _Scob._ 40.
It is to be presented fairly written, without any erasure or
interlineation; or the Speaker may refuse it.--_Scob._ 31; 1 _Grey_,
82, 84.