What happens to motions that have been laid on the table?

When a motion is laid on the table, it is essentially set aside temporarily, allowing the assembly to focus on more urgent matters. This means that the motion can be revisited later when the assembly is ready to address it again. The purpose of laying a motion on the table is to pause its consideration without permanently removing it from the agenda or losing the opportunity for future discussion.

The process preserves the original motion’s intent and brings it back into consideration easily at a later time. A motion laid on the table remains in the queue and can be taken off the table by a member's request or motion when the assembly decides it’s time to pick it back up. This is why option B is the correct answer.