Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair (Representative Duff) ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Schneider appealed the ruling of the Chair
The question was: Shall the ruling of the Chair stand as the ruling of the Assembly?
The roll was taken. The vote was: Ayes-50, Noes-48. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill stated that to increase the rate of the state sales tax that each house of the legislature needed a two-thirds vote. The amendment also subjected increases temporary tax surcharges to the two-thirds vote.
Assembly Rule 54 (1) General statement: The assembly may not consider any assembly amendment or assembly substitute amendment that relates to a different subject or is intended to accomplish a different purpose than that of the proposal to which it relates or that, if adopted and passed, would require a relating clause for the proposal which is substantially different from the proposal's original relating clause or that would totally alter the nature of the proposal.
(3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of May 15, 1997 .......... Page: 154
Point of order:
Representative Freese rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 7 to Assembly Bill 287 was not germane under Assembly Rules 54 (1) and (3)(f).
Representative Ziegelbauer asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 9 be withdrawn from the committee on Rules and taken up at this time.
Representative Foti objected.
Representative Freese withdrew his point of order that Assembly amendment 7 to Assembly Bill 287 was not germane.
Representative Freese moved that Assembly amendment 7 to Assembly Bill 287 be laid on the table.
[Note:] The bill stated that to increase the rate of the state sales tax that each house of the legislature needed a two-thirds vote. The amendment exempted income tax increases for individuals with gross income of $1,000,000 from the two-thirds vote. Assembly Joint Resolution 9 established the two-thirds requirement in the constitution.
Assembly Rule 54 (1) General statement: The assembly may not consider any assembly amendment or assembly substitute amendment that relates to a different subject or is intended to accomplish a different purpose than that of the proposal to which it relates or that, if adopted and passed, would require a relating clause for the proposal which is substantially different from the proposal's original relating clause or that would totally alter the nature of the proposal.
(3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of May 15, 1997 .......... Page: 157
Point of order:
Representative Freese rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 8 to Assembly Bill 287 was not germane under Assembly Rules 54 (1) and (3)(f).
The Chair (Representative Duff) took the point of order under advisement.
Representative Freese withdrew his point of order that Assembly amendment 8 to Assembly Bill 287 was not germane.
Representative Freese moved that Assembly amendment 8 to Assembly Bill 287 be laid on the table.
[Note:] The bill stated that to increase the rate of the state sales tax that each house of the legislature needed a two-thirds vote. The amendment exempted corporate franchise tax increases for corporations with total gross receipts of $1,000,000,000 from the two-thirds vote.
Assembly Rule 54 (1) General statement: The assembly may not consider any assembly amendment or assembly substitute amendment that relates to a different subject or is intended to accomplish a different purpose than that of the proposal to which it relates or that, if adopted and passed, would require a relating clause for the proposal which is substantially different from the proposal's original relating clause or that would totally alter the nature of the proposal.
(3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of June 10, 1997 .......... Page: 206
Point of order:
Representative Freese rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 6 to Assembly Bill 221 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(f).
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Brancel ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Carpenter appealed the decision of the Chair.
The question was: Shall the ruling of the Chair stand as the ruling of the Assembly?
The roll was taken. Ayes-51, Noes-45, Absent or not voting-3. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill created crimes of causing harm or death to an unborn child. The amendment prohibited law enforcement from requiring a woman to take a pregnancy test in connection with the new crimes.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of September 29, 1997 .......... Page: 309
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 17 to Senate amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 100 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair (Representative Duff) ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] Assembly Bill 100 was a budget bill. Senate amendment 1 was a 117 page multisubject amendment offered by leadership of both parties. Assembly amendment 17 created a grant program for the Southern Wisconsin helicopter unit.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of November 19, 1997 .......... Page: 428
Point of order:
Representative Ladwig rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 14 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 463 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Speaker pro tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of November 19, 1997 .......... Page: 430
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Ladwig that Assembly amendment 14 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 463 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(f).
Representative Schneider appealed the ruling of the Chair.
The question was: Shall the ruling of the Chair stand as the ruling of the Assembly?
The roll was taken. The vote was: Ayes-51, Noes-46. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill established juvenile court jurisdiction over pregnant women who abuse alcohol or controlled substances to a severe degree. The amendment added abuse of cigarettes to abuse of alcohol or controlled substances.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of January 20, 1998 .......... Page: 501
Point of order:
Representative Urban rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 696 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker pro tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill created an exemption from discipline for dentists who use a dental lab for shade verification without written approval. The amendment expanded the area that Marquette School of Dentistry could serve under a state grant program to include Waushara and Monroe Counties.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of January 22, 1998 .......... Page: 518
Point of order:
Representative Boyle rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 6 to Senate Bill 3 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker pro tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to metallic mining permits. The amendment delayed implementation of the bill until the attorney general determined that all lands in the state are subject to state mining laws.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of February 5, 1998 .......... Page: 554
Point of order:
Representative Urban rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 267 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker pro tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill designated the colby cheese as the state cheese. The amendment designated cheese as the state symbol of food and directed the secretary of agriculture to designate a different type of cheese each biennium as the state symbol for inclusion in the Wisconsin Blue Book.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of March 10, 1998 .......... Page: 634
Point of order:
Representative Wasserman rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 27 to Senate Bill 315 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Speaker pro tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Representative Wasserman withdrew his point of order that Assembly amendment 27 to Senate Bill 315 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(f).
Representative Meyer asked unanimous consent that Assembly amendment 27 to Senate Bill 315 be withdrawn and returned to the author. Granted.
[Note:] The bill transferred the functions of the office of health care information to the department of health and family services. The amendment required employers to submit to the department information regarding occupational injuries.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of March 18, 1998 .......... Page: 673
Point of order:
Representative Notestein rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 729 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of March 18, 1998 .......... Page: 676
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Notestein that Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 729 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
[Note:] The bill related to the assignment of lottery prizes. The amendment added provisions related to taxation of persons that buy or sell lottery tickets.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of March 24, 1998 .......... Page: 719
Point of order:
Representative Freese rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 5 to Assembly Bill 362 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (f).
Speaker Jensen took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of March 24, 1998 .......... Page: 722
Ruling on the point of order:
The speaker ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Freese that Assembly amendment 5 to Assembly Bill 362 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(f).
[Note:] The bill classified county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System. The amendment increased the county tax rate levy limit to cover their costs under the bill.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of April 28, 1998 .......... Page: 815
