Housekeeping motion

A motion of a routine nature dealing with administrative or purely formal matters necessary to expedite House business.

Compare: routine motion.

House copy (of a bill)

The copy of a bill in the care of the Clerk of the House which is used as a working copy by the House.

House Bill

A bill, either public or private, which is first introduced in the House of Representatives. After it has been passed by the House of Representatives, a House bill is sent to the Senate.

Hansard

See: Official Report