The question was: Shall the ruling of the Chair stand as the ruling of the Assembly?
The roll was taken. The vote was: Ayes-58, Noes-38. Motion carried.
[Note:] The substitute amendment limited the governor's authority to negotiate Indian Gaming Compacts. The substitute amendment also dealt with the licensing and regulation of amusement devices under the state lottery.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Rule 54 (4) Amendments that are germane include:
(e) An amendment relating only to particularized details.
Assembly Journal of March 11, 2004 .......... Page: 882
Point of order:
Representative Albers rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Senate Bill 322 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Schooff 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-59, Noes-40. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill changed the definition of group health benefit plan. The amendment related to changes to numerous health care statutes.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
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Assembly Journal of February 15, 2001 .......... Page: 94
Point of order:
Representative Kaufert rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 100 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 because it made the effective date of Assembly Bill 100 contingent upon Assembly Bill 53 being enacted into law.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Cullen 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-56, Noes-40. Motion carried.
[Note:] There is no specific germaness rule on the issue of making the effective date of one bill contingent upon another bill being enacted into law. The following frequently cited rules may have been cited to support the ruling:
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 485
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 199 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair (Representative Duff) ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Black appealed the ruling of the chair.
The question was: Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the decision of the Assembly?
The roll was taken. The vote was: Ayes-54, Noes-42. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill related to vehicle owner liability for violation of traffic laws regarding railroad crossings. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 485
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 241 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Representative Black asked unanimous consent that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 241 be withdrawn and returned to the author. Granted.
[Note:] The bill required the reporting of traffic violations and accidents involving diplomats. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 487
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 244 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to tax warrants and lines on property. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 488
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 300 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to the duties of certain officers of the department of natural resources. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 488
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 301 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to the powers of conservation wardens. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 488
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 361 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to the requirements for fish farm operators. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 488
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 365 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to the newspaper recycling fee. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 488
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 415 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to nonresident trapping licenses. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
Assembly Journal of October 30, 2001 .......... Page: 489
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 554 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to the administration of the department of natural resources when managing the state's fish and wildlife resources. The amendment related to employment discrimination assessments and created a wage disparity study.
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:
(a) One individual proposition amending another individual proposition.
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
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Assembly Journal of September 23, 1999 .......... Page: 344
Point of order:
Representative Duff rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 16 to Assembly Bill 465 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(b).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Representative Duff withdrew his point of order that Assembly Amendment 16 to Assembly Bill 465 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(b).
Representative Duff rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 16 to Assembly Bill 465 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(c).
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to classification and elements of felony offenses. AA-16 was identical to approximately two-thirds of AA-14.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(b) A general proposition amending a specific proposition.
(c) An amendment substantially similar to an amendment already acted upon.
Assembly Journal of September 23, 1999 .......... Page: 344
