What type of motion is Refer or Commit to Committee?

The motion to "Refer or Commit to Committee" is classified as a subsidiary motion. Subsidiary motions are used to aid in the handling of main motions, allowing the assembly to modify or make decisions about those main motions before they are processed further. When a motion is referred or committed to a committee, it is intended to allow a smaller group to investigate the matter in greater detail and report back to the larger body with recommendations. This process helps ensure that complex issues are thoroughly examined before being brought back for debate and decision by the full assembly.

In contrast to the other types of motions listed: incidental motions deal with matters that arise incidentally to another motion; main motions introduce new business to be considered; and privileged motions are those that are of such importance that they can interrupt the consideration of other business. Thus, the designation of "subsidiary" highlights its specific function within the parliamentary procedure framework.