Pertaining to the subject of the measure at hand. All House amendments must be germane to the bill. The Senate requires that amendments be germane only when they are proposed to general appropriations bills, bills being considered under cloture or often when proceeding under an agreement to limit debate.
Referring to whether an amendment is relevant to the subject matter already being considered in a bill. The Legislative Counsel may opine on germaneness, but the determination of germaneness is decided by the presiding officer, subject to an appeal by the membership.
having close kinship and appropriateness; "he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue"
A point of order raised by a member to question whether an amendment is relevant, appropriate, and in a natural and logical sequence to the subject matter to be included in the bill or resolution (or in discussions of the bill or resolution) before the body.
The technical term for "relevant." Amendments are either germane or non-germane to a bill. In most circumstances, the Senate does not require germaneness. Senate rules permit Senators to offer amendments on any subject even if unrelated to the bill's topic. The House requires germaneness of amendment at all times unless an exception is made by special rule.
On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
Pertaining to the purpose of a bill.
Relevant or appropriate. An amendment must be germane to the bill that it amends.
Relevant to the bill or business either chamber is addressing. The House requires an amendment to meet a standard of relevance, being germane, unless a special rule has been passed.
All amendments must be germane, that is, relevant and appropriate to the bill.
Relevant. Unlike congressional practices allowing all manner of riders to bills, Maine's legislative rules limit amendments to those that are relevant to the purpose of the bill as evidenced by its title.
Subject matter pertaining to the measure under consideration. A House rule requires that all amendments be germane. In the Senate, only amendments proposed to general appropriation bills and budget resolutions or under cloture must be germane.