The Chair ruled the point well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. The substitute amendment added provisions relating to alcohol concentrations of vehicle operators.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of January 11, 1996 .......... Page: 527
Point of order:
Senator Huelsman raised the point of order that Senate amendment 1 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Senate Bill 437 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to criminal slander of title and simulating legal process. The amendment prohibited paramilitary training.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of January 16, 1996 .......... Page: 533
Point of order:
Senator Farrow raised the point of order that Senate amendment 2 to Senate Bill 117 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence when a minor is a passenger. The amendment related to requiring a lower blood alcohol limit while a minor is a passenger.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of March 7, 1996 .......... Page: 628
Point of order:
Senator Rosenzweig raised the point of order that Senate amendment 1 to Assembly amendment 2 to Senate Bill 402 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
[Note:] AA-2 raised from 10% to 15% the amount of investment board investments that may be invested by independent investment advisors. SA-1 prohibited the investment board executive director from being awarded bonus compensation for the 1994-95 fiscal year.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of March 12, 1996 .......... Page: 649
Point of order:
Senator Farrow raised the point of order that Senate amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 344 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
[Note:] The bill created a separate bargaining unit for law enforcement employees of the state. The amendment provided bulletproof garments for state traffic patrol officers.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of March 19, 1996 .......... Page: 678
Point of order:
Senator Lasee raised the point of order that Senate amendment 2 to Senate Bill 541 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to motor vehicle speed limits. The amendment provided bulletproof garments for state traffic patrol officers.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of March 21, 1996 .......... Page: 694
Point of order:
Senator Zien raised the point of order that Senate amendment 3 to Senate Bill 602 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
Senator Wineke appealed the ruling of the Chair.
The question was: Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the Senate?
The roll was taken. The vote was: Ayes-17, Noes-16. Decision of the Chair stands as the judgement of the Senate.
[Note:] The bill related to contracts for confinement of prisoners out of state. The amendment directed the department of corrections to evaluate the impact of penalty enhancers and minimum mandatory sentences on prison populations.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of March 26, 1996 .......... Page: 717
Point of order:
Senator Petak raised the point of order that Senate amendment 5 to Senate Bill 449 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
Senator Grobschmidt appealed the ruling of the Chair.
The question was: Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the Senate?
The roll was taken. The vote was: Ayes-17, Noes-16. The decision of the Chair stands as the judgement of the Senate.
[Note:] The bill related to the maximum benefit and contribution limits under the Wisconsin Retirement System. The amendment repealed the 5-year vesting requirement to receive an annuity under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of March 28, 1996 .......... Page: 749
Point of order:
Senator Chvala raised the point of order that Senate amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 841 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point not well taken.
[Note:] The bill created the crime of taking pictures of a nude person without consent. The amendment removed, for taking pictures of children, the provision that the taking must be without consent.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Senate Journal of May 7, 1996 .......... Page: 795
Point of order:
Senator Panzer raised the point of order that Senate amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 1048 is not germane.
Ruling on the point of order:
The Chair ruled the point well taken.
[Note:] The bill related to the taxation of telephone companies. The amendment added an appropriation to the department of public instruction.
SENATE RULE 50. Amendments must be germane, general statement. (1) No standing committee shall report any substitute or amendment for any proposal originating in either house referred to such committee nor shall the senate consider any substitute or amendment which relates to a different subject, is intended to accomplish a different purpose, would require a relating clause essentially different from the relating clause of the original proposal or would totally alter the nature of the original proposal.
(7) A substitute or amendment relating to a specific subject or to a general class is not germane to a bill relating to a different specific subject, but an amendment limiting the scope of the proposal is germane.
Germaneness: negating effect of earlier amendment (not permitted)
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Assembly Journal of March 12, 2003 .......... Page: 108
Point of order:
Representative Hebl rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 144 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (e).
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order not well taken.
Representative Hebl 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-58, Noes-39. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill limited the governor's authority to negotiate Indian Gaming Compacts. The substitute amendment also required legislative approval of proposed Indian gaming establishments located on certain Indian trust lands.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(e) An amendment relating only to particularized details.
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Assembly Journal of November 1, 2001 .......... Page: 501
Point of order:
Representative Black rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 19 to Assembly Bill 579 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(e).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of November 1, 2001 .......... Page: 510
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Black that Assembly amendment 19 to Assembly Bill 579 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(e).
[Note:] The bill related to certified capital companies. AA-1 reduced from 10% to 5% the credit for certified capital investments. AA-19 deleted AA-1 and increased the credit from 10% to 10.0001%.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(e) An amendment that negates the effect of another assembly amendment previously adopted.
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Assembly Journal of March 16, 1999 .......... Page: 116
Point of order:
Representative Krug rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 190 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (c) and (e).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled the point of order not well taken.
[Note:] The bill created a limitation on state appropriations from general purpose revenue. AA-1 to ASA-1 had been adopted but ASA-1 was tabled; however, tabling is not final action. ASA-2 was similar to the bill and to ASA-1.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(c) An amendment substantially similar to an amendment already acted upon.
(e) An amendment that negates the effect of another assembly amendment previously adopted.
Germaneness: particularized detail (addition permitted)
