Representative Albers rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 6 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of February 13, 2001 .......... Page: 79
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Albers that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 6 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
[Note:] The bill 1) eliminated the specific immunity exception under which cities, villages, town, and counties may be held liable for not repairing highways and 2) eliminated secondary liability for cities, villages, town, and counties. The amendment removed the first of the two but left the second in the bill.
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.
MASON'S MANUAL
Sec. 242. Limitations on Use of Points of Order
3. A point of order may not be raised on the ground that a bill does not conform to the subject matter as stated in the title because this is a question which must be decided by the body.
Assembly Journal of February 15, 2001 .......... Page: 94
Point of order:
Representative Black rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 100 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order not well taken. Speaker Pro Tempore Freese cited as precedent the ruling on 1999 Assembly Bill 941 which appeared on page 921 of the Assembly Journal of April 11, 2000.
[Note:] The ruling mentioned above stated in part: "The rules clearly indicate that by adding an appropriation it does not expand the scope of the bill. This is a germane amendment. That's very clear from this Chair's perspective, under the rules."
Assembly Rule 54 (4) Amendments that are germane include:
(d) An amendment adding appropriations necessary to fulfill the original intent of a bill.
Assembly Journal of February 15, 2001 .......... Page: 94
Point of order:
Representative Stone rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 100 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 a property tax exemption for airlines and the amendment to the repeal of the property tax exemption for automatic teller machines.
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 March 6, 2001 .......... Page: 122
Point of order:
Representative Black rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 5 to Assembly Bill 18 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
The Chair (Representative Duff) took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of March 6, 2001 .......... Page: 122
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair (Representative Duff) ruled not well taken the point of order raised by Representative Black that Assembly amendment 5 to Assembly Bill 18 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Representative Black 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-54, Noes-42. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill related to reporting by nonresidents under the campaign finance law and the amendment to prohibited contributions and disbursements.
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 October 4, 2001 .......... Page: 416
Point of order:
Representative Duff rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 320 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (1) and (3)(f).
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker pro tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill created an education tax credit for businesses and the amendment related to tuition at the UW System and tuition grant programs.
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 October 23, 2001 .......... Page: 462
Point of order:
Representative Stone rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 8 to Assembly Bill 576 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Carpenter 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-54, Noes-42. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill created an airline loan guarantee program and the amendment permitted the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to purchase and hold stock of certain airline companies.
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 October 23, 2001 .......... Page: 463
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 10 to Assembly Bill 576 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair (Representative Duff) ruled the point of order well taken.
[Note:] The bill created an airline loan guarantee program and the amendment provided unemployment compensation benefits for tourism industry employees.
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 October 25, 2001 .......... Page: 473
Point of order:
Representative Krug rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 380 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
The Chair (Representative Duff) took the point of order under advisement.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair (Representative Duff) ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Krug that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 380 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
[Note:] The bill provided that the single sales factor be used for apportionment of income for the determination of the corporate income tax and the amendment related to the collection of sales taxes.
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 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.