Wisconsin Senate vote was illegal

[RandySF]

Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca (D) attempted to make a motion to delay the meeting or make amendments -- and was not recognized for a motion by the chair, state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald. Barca argued, over Fitzgerald's attempts to say there would be no motions, that the conference committee violated the state's open meetings law, which requires at least 24 hours notice before a government meeting, unless there is good cause to act more quickly.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/wisconsin-conference-committee-passes-new-stripped-down-anti-union-bill.php?ref=fpa

[TBF]

1. K&R nt

[Blue Owl]

2. When will these fucks be made to PAY for once?

Who else is tired of the GOP playing their "Get Out of Jail Free" card again and again?

[Countdown_3_2_1]

3. Its a trap to get the Democratic Senators to come back (nt)

[michaz]

6. And that was my 1st thought too!! n/t

[midnight]

4. So if it's found to be illegal then what?

[Sabriel]

5. I hope it's not a ruse to get the Dems to come back.

I wouldn't put it past them.

[yourout]

7. They need to stay away to stop the horrible budget bill anyways.

Not sure how fast we can recall 3 or more Puke Senators but they may have to stay away for a while longer.

[Imajika]

8. Don't count on it...

First, I believe the Wisconsin attorney general is a rightwinger who would never enforce it - he'd just say there was good cause.

Second, the courts rarely get involved in the business of the legislative branch.