Today I found my true calling as a model: a tour guide motioned for me to step away from directly underneath the gallery so the students could see a real live page. It was such an experience, and I would just like to thank everyone...
This morning SCR 6, HF 666, HF 674, HF 676, and HF 677 were all debated and passed. After a much-needed break for lunch (a.k.a. there was a free one), HF 675 and SF 236 were also passed. Then came the good stuff!
After the passing of SF 236, Rep. Steckman (D) asked for immediate consideration of HF 185 (the bill for % allowable growth for education, which means how much more money the state will provide simply due to things like inflation), to which there was an objection, division (votes are counted individually), record (the individual votes are recorded instead of the overall count), Rule 75 was invoked (all members present/not previously excused must vote on the issue at hand), and the motion lost 40-56 (along party lines). Promptly after the vote, Rep. Mascher (D) requested a point of personal privelige. The Speaker refused to let her speak, and both parties went straight to caucus. After caucuses, Mascher pushed her button again and made her point. Then Majority Leader Upmeyer had what I call a counterpoint of personal privilege. I recorded both arguments and they can be heard here. The reps must be reminiscing about their childhoods by playing the ever-famous blame game. Perhaps I could make a reality soap opera about this place...
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