Refusing to Give Up Strongman Authority

Source: ShiftWA.org

The 2021 Washington State Legislative Session will have virtual hearings, few members allowed on the floor, and no public visitors.  According to plans outlined by Democrat legislative leaders, Washington lawmakers will be adopting many procedures employed by states which held special sessions to repair their budgets this past summer (unfortunately not done in Washington State, due to Governor Inslee being unwilling to give up his strongman authority and uncertain what his fellow Democrats would pass).  Committee hearings will be conducted virtually, with the public only able to provide testimony over the internet.  Only a few legislators will be allowed on the floor of the Senate and House, while most members will vote from their offices.  The Capitol campus will remain closed to the public, as it has been for many months.  Surprisingly, there is some good news in the restrictions being placed on lawmakers. Senator Marko Liias (D – Edmonds) acknowledged, “It is going to take us more time to process the same amount of bills. I think that means there will be less bills considered.”  (Seattle Times)

 

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