Point of order:
Representative Notestein rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 6 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 not well taken the point of order raised by Representative Notestein that Assembly amendment 6 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 463 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(f).
[Note:] The bill established juvenile court jurisdiction over pregnant women who abuse alcohol or controlled substances to a severe degree. The amendment defined unborn child as from time of fertilization to time of birth.
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 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 24, 1998 .......... Page: 719
Point of order:
Representative Freese rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 362 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (c).
Speaker Jensen took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of March 24, 1998 .......... Page: 722
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Jensen ruled not well taken the point of order raised by Representative Freese that Assembly amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 362 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3) (c).
[Note:] The bill classified county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System. The amendment provided a state appropriation reimbursing the counties for increases in their costs under the bill.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(c) An amendment substantially similar to an amendment already acted upon.
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 March 24, 1998 .......... Page: 733
Point of order:
Representative Notestein rose to the point of order that Assembly Bill 942 was not properly before the Assembly because pursuant to s. 13.093(2)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes and Joint Rule 41(1)(a), a fiscal estimate is required before action by the Assembly can be taken.
Speaker Jensen took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of March 25, 1998 .......... Page: 754
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Notestein on Tuesday, March 24 that Assembly Bill 942 was not properly before the Assembly pursuant to s. 13.093 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Joint Rule 41(1)(a) at that time. However, since a Fiscal Estimate had been received since that time, Assembly Bill 942 was now properly before the Assembly.
[Note:] 13.093 (1) All bills introduced in either house of the legislature for the appropriation of money, providing for revenue or relating to taxation shall be referred to the joint committee on finance before being passed.
Joint Rule 41 (1) (a) All bills making an appropriation and any bill increasing or decreasing existing appropriations or state or general local government fiscal liability or revenues shall carry a fiscal estimate.
Assembly Journal of April 28, 1998 .......... Page: 815
Point of order:
Representative Huebsch rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 1 to Senate amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 736 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(f) and Assembly 54 (5).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Huebsch that Assembly amendment 1 to Senate amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 736 was not germane.
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-52, Noes-46. Motion carried.
[Note:] The bill made various changes to hunting and fishing regulation. Senate amendment 1 related to licenses for those eligible for social security benefits. The assembly amendment permitted applicants to refuse to provide social security numbers for religious reasons.
Assembly Rule 54 (3) Assembly amendments that are not germane include:
(f) An amendment that substantially expands the scope of the proposal.
(5) An amendment to an amendment must be germane to both the amendment and the original proposal.
Assembly Journal of May 5, 1998 .......... Page: 847
Point of order:
Representative R. Young rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 5 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 351 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(5).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of May 5, 1998 .......... Page: 848
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled not well taken the point of order raised by Representative R. Young that Assembly amendment 5 to Senate substitute amendment 1to Assembly Bill 351 was not germane.
Representative Walker moved that Assembly amendment 5 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 351 be laid on the table.
[Note:] The bill related to felony sentences, parole, and community supervision. The substitute amendment also created a criminal penalties study committee. The amendment prohibited requests for funding under the bill for programs that promote, encourage, or counsels in favor of birth control, abortion, or sterilization.
Assembly Rule 54 (5) An amendment to an amendment must be germane to both the amendment and the original proposal.
Assembly Journal of May 5, 1998 .......... Page: 847
Point of order:
Representative Walker rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 2 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 351 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(f).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of May 5, 1998 .......... Page: 848
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Walker that Assembly amendment 2 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 351 was not germane.
[Note:] The bill related to felony sentences, parole, and community supervision. The substitute amendment also created a criminal penalties study committee. The amendment prohibited prisoners from performing data entry services.
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 May 5, 1998 .......... Page: 847
Point of order:
Representative Walker rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 3 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 351 was not germane under Assembly Rule 54(3)(f).
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of May 5, 1998 .......... Page: 848
Ruling on the point of order:
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese ruled well taken the point of order raised by Representative Walker that Assembly amendment 3 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 351 was not germane.
[Note:] The bill related to felony sentences, parole, and community supervision. The substitute amendment also created a criminal penalties study committee. The amendment prohibited prisoners from telephone solicitation work.
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 May 6, 1998 .......... Page: 873
Point of order:
Representative Klusman rose to the point of order that Assembly amendment 25 to Assembly substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 768 was not properly before the Assembly under s. 13.50(6) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese took the point of order under advisement.
Assembly Journal of May 6, 1998 .......... Page: 877
