S.Amdt. 2977
What it does: Rewrites page 5, lines 4–17
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)What it changes
1 change to S. 2349
Rewrites page 5, lines 4–17
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 5, lines 4–17 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (2) the term 'covered earmark' means an earmark that includes any matter not committed to the conferees by either House; and
Inserted: (3) the term 'assistance' means budget authority, contract authority, loan authority, and other expenditures, and tax expenditures or other revenue items.
Inserted: 2. It shall not be in order to consider any Senate bill or Senate amendment or conference report on any bill, including an appropriations bill, a revenue bill, and an authorizing bill, unless a list of--
Inserted: (1) all covered earmarks in such measure;
Inserted: (2) an identification of the Member or Members who proposed the covered earmark; and
Inserted: (3) an explanation of the essential governmental purpose for the covered earmark;
Original wording
On page 5, strike lines 4 through 17 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 2977. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 5, strike lines 4 through 17 and insert the following:
“(2) the term ‘covered earmark' means an earmark that includes any matter not committed to the conferees by either House; and
“(3) the term ‘assistance' means budget authority, contract authority, loan authority, and other expenditures, and tax expenditures or other revenue items.
“2. It shall not be in order to consider any Senate bill or Senate amendment or conference report on any bill, including an appropriations bill, a revenue bill, and an authorizing bill, unless a list of--
“(1) all covered earmarks in such measure;
“(2) an identification of the Member or Members who proposed the covered earmark; and
“(3) an explanation of the essential governmental purpose for the covered earmark;
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Senate amendment submitted
March 9, 2006