Rule 8.3.  Amendments; copies

A. The Secretary is authorized, in his discretion, to distribute copies of meaningful and substantive proposed floor amendments to the members of the Senate prior to the vote thereon.

B. Senators should, if possible, present copies of proposed floor amendments to the Secretary prior to the order of business during which the measure to which the amendment will be proposed is to be considered.

C. Upon adoption of a motion directing him to do so, the Secretary shall distribute copies of a proposed floor amendment to the members of the Senate prior to the vote thereon.