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)
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Assembly Journal of January 30, 2003 .......... Page: 42
Point of order:
Representative Black rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 4 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.
[Note:] The bill provided that the Joint Committee on Finance would determine which costs of the Department of Natural Resources were administrative costs. The amendment provided that the Department would determine which costs were administrative costs and notify the Joint Committee. If the Joint Committee did not object within the 14 -day passive review period, the determination would take effect.
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.
Assembly Rule 54 (4) Amendments that are germane include:
(b) An amendment that accomplishes the same purpose in a different manner.
(e) An amendment relating only to particularized details.
Assembly Journal of March 12, 2003 .......... Page: 107
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 144 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled not well taken the point of order raised by Representative Foti that Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 144 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54.
Representative Boyle 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-60, Noes-38. Motion carried.
[Note:] The substitute amendment limited the governor's authority to negotiate Indian Gaming Compacts. The amendment dealt with the licensing and regulation of amusement devices under the state lottery.
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.
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:
(b) An amendment that accomplishes the same purpose in a different manner.
(e) An amendment relating only to particularized details.
Assembly Journal of March 12, 2003 .......... Page: 111
Point of order:
Representative Foti rose to the point of order that Assembly substitute amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 144 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 Hubler 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-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 12, 2003 .......... Page: 112
Point of order:
