CA Lawmakers Kill Legislative Transparency Bill
Why publish a bill before voting on it?
SACRAMENTO — In a move which disregarded the very issue in the bill, Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 killed an important transparency bill Tuesday before it was even heard.
Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen, R- Modesto, hadn't even testified on ACA 4, which she authored, before the bill was sent to the suspense file by the committee. This tactic prevented the committee members from even voting for or against increasing transparency in state government.
ACA 4 would require that proposed legislation be in print for 72 hours before a vote can be taken. This would allow lawmakers and the public to review and analyze bills before they are voted on.
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Darn rethuglicans! Trying to keep everything secret!