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Pocket Dictionary of Legislative Terms: "'Bigger Bite' Amendment"
"Bigger Bite" Amendment: Although an amendment cannot amend previously amended language under House rules, a “bigger bite” amendment can be offered because it changes more of the measure or amendment than the original amendment.
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