May you interrupt for "Refer to Committee"?

In parliamentary procedure, "refer to committee" is a motion designed to send a specific matter to a committee for further consideration and recommendation. This is typically done in a formal meeting context where decorum and order are essential for effective decision-making.

The reason one cannot interrupt to call for "refer to committee" stems from the need to maintain an orderly flow of discussion and respect for speakers who have the floor. Interrupting to make such a motion disrupts the current speaker and sidetracks the meeting’s progress.

In formal meetings, members usually need to wait for the appropriate time, such as during designated discussion periods or after the current speaker has finished, to suggest motions or changes like referring a matter to a committee. Thus, the correct understanding aligns with the rules that emphasize decorum and process.