The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 11, line 16, after “(b)” by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting
“Whichever of the following is applicable:
(i) If the debtor’s garnishable earnings for the week are less than $1,925.00, 15% of the earnings.
(ii) If the debtor’s garnishable earnings for the week are $1,925.00 or more, 25% of the earnings.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The Senators being equally divided (yeas 19; nays 19), the Lieutenant Governor voted “nay.”
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving and the Lieutenant Governor not
voting therefor, as follows: