Madison DA charges Senate Republicans with open meetings law violations (Collective Bargaining Bill)

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Complaint alleges open meetings violations by Republicans

Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne charged state Senate Republicans Wednesday with open meetings law violations in connection with a controversial move they made to pass legislation to curtail public sector union bargaining rights.

"Our investigation has found merit in the verified complaints, which allows us to commence this litigation," says Ozanne in a statement. "This litigation does not address the merits or the wisdom of the legislation."

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Wednesday, Ozanne charged Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, his brother, Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, Senate President Mike Ellis and Assembly Majority Leader Rep. Scott Suder with violating the state's open meetings law.

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Resolution could take time, Ozanne noted in the complaint. State law prevents civil actions against the legislators while the Legislature is in session, as well as for 15 days after the end of the session.

http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_dac38532-500e-11e0-bade-001cc4c03286.html

[louis-t]

1. Hurrah, we can wait.

Where's that popcorn thingy? Oh, here it is. :popcorn:

[davsand]

2. I am not familiar with Wisconsin laws--does this law have any teeth?

I know that here in Illinois the Open Meetings Act really is pretty much a matter of "shame on you" but has no real provisions for penalty if violated. Does Wisconsin law offer any substantive penalty for violations?




Laura

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4. The action effectively will delay the bill from becoming law.

It gives time for the recalls to move forward.

[roguevalley]

7. I could even revisit my opposition to the death penalty. :)

I hope I don't need a sarcasm thingie.

[davsand]

9. You made me LOL. 1st time I have laughed about events in Wisconsin.

Nope, you did not need the sarcasm thingy.

:hi:


Laura

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. Good!

[louslobbs]

5. Poor little lying, cheating, law breaking Wisconsin Republicon Sleaze bags

breaking laws and being called out on it. Repububes believe that rules and laws only apply to the poor, middle class, unions, Democrats and all the little powerless people who don't share their beliefs or their religion.
Lou

[dkofos]

6. Ha

Make it stick

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8. .