Second-degree amendment

Second-degree amendment

In Robert's Rules of Order, a second-degree amendment is something that amends an amendment.

For example, in a situation where a resolution is being considered for the purchase of a new building. The motion may read (in part) as follows:

"A motion to purchase a facility for the purpose of continuing operations."

An amendment to this motion might insert the words "In Nashville" to specify where the building would be purchased. A second-degree amendment would amend the original amendment to insert the words "in "South" Nashville". In this manner, the motion would then amend the text to read:

"A motion to purchase a facility in South Nashville for the purpose of continuing operations."


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