Who did what?

So what did Ford do to get the bill to the floor? Apparently nothing.

Under Scholl's questioning, Humphrey tells us it's the committee that votes and pushes the bill forward. The committee will also decide which amendments need to be made -- such as removing the 1-year in business clause.

In Ford's case, the e-cycle bill was motioned by Miller, seconded by Senator Cohen and then the rest of the group voted "aye" in favor of the bill.

According to the transcript, Senator Jackson even remarked that the bill was a good idea and that there is surplus property out there.

"It's incredible all the equipment that is out there," says Jackson.

So what happens if a bill is so bad, it doesn't make constitutional requirements? The answer simple -- they don't make the cut. Humphrey says the lawyers will have to correct them before they go to the Senate.

But get this...Humphrey says that Senators amending bills is rare.

"Since I've been custodian since 1999, I can't recall any other Senator amending a bill," says Humphrey.

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So now let's clarify:

Can a Senator take money for any reason from a lobbyist?

"No" says Humphrey.