The phrase "chapter amendment" refers to making changes to a specific section or part of a larger document or book, usually divided into chapters. It means modifying or revising a particular chapter without altering the entire document.
Sentences with «chapter amendment»
But that would have put lawmakers in the awkward position of first voting in favor of recognizing same - sex marriages, and then voting to repeal that recognition in a subsequent chapter amendment. (nystateofpolitics.com)
... We've done a number of chapter amendments to satisfy some requests from the Senate, and there's nothing to negotiate in that bill.» (timesunion.com)
Skelos said that he expects his GOP conference, which is in a governing coalition with five independent Democratic lawmakers, would be briefed on chapter amendments to the law next week. (nystateofpolitics.com)