Motion for a resolution
The motion for a resolution is a parliamentary form of action with which parliament declares its position on certain bills and calls on the government to do something specific to enforce the law. The resolution is not legally binding, it is merely a request.
Germany
Bundestag and regional parliaments
A motion for a resolution in the German Bundestag and the state parliaments always refers to an existing draft law or a similar initiative. The following applies to the Bundestag: The motion for a resolution must be signed by a parliamentary group or at least five percent of the members of the Bundestag. In the Berlin House of Representatives , the support of a parliamentary group or a parliamentary group, or at least ten members of the House of Representatives, is required.
Federal Council
The Federal Council can also issue a resolution calling on the Federal Government to take a certain action, to draw attention to problems, to express its opinion on a certain topic or to initiate legislative procedures by the Federal Government.
Austria
Individual evidence
- ↑ Section 75, Paragraph 2, Letter c of the Rules of Procedure of the German Bundestag
- ↑ § 76 Paragraph 1 Var. 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the German Bundestag
- ↑ Rules of Procedure of the Berlin House of Representatives, Section 40, Paragraph 2
Web links
- Resolutions (right of resolution) , parlament.gv.at