Which motion would you use to refer the pending matter to a committee for study?

• A. Postpone Definitely
• B. Refer to a Committee
• C. Amend
• D. Postpone Indefinitely

Answer: (B)

Refer to a Committee is used when a pending matter needs thorough study, additional information, or input from others before a decision is made. By moving this, the issue is entrusted to a committee that can investigate, gather facts, possibly hold hearings, and then report back with findings and a recommendation. The main motion remains alive while the committee does its work, and action is taken later based on the committee’s report. This approach is ideal when you want thoughtful analysis rather than a quick decision.

Postpone Definitely would delay action to a set future time without involving a committee for study, and Postpone Indefinitely would effectively kill the motion for the current session. Amend changes the wording or specifics of the motion itself rather than sending the matter to a study group. So, sending the matter to a committee directly aligns with the goal of obtaining a studied, well-informed recommendation before deciding.