Nursing bill passes, but with not enough votes to override expected veto
Friday, Apr 7, 2017 - Posted by Rich Miller * Finke…
The Senate immediately sent the bill to the governor yesterday. He has 60 days to act, which would be before the June 15th layoff date. Proponents were hoping to get a veto proof majority yesterday, but two Democrats were missing (Jones and Soto). Also, some Republicans apparently took a walk. Reps. Severin and Unes were recorded voting on other bills yesterday, but were listed as “excused” on the nursing bill. Stuff happens. It’s possible that a compromise could be found. One of the GOP complaints during debate was that minimum nurse staffing levels were set without regard to prison population. If that population declines, the prisons might have too many nurses. So, something may happen after the break. But the governor could then simply sit on that bill for 60 days, which would be after the layoff deadline, meaning his office will have to be part of any discussions.
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- A Jack - Friday, Apr 7, 17 @ 1:43 pm:
Well at least Drury voted yes on that one.
- The_Equalizer - Friday, Apr 7, 17 @ 1:59 pm:
Severin and Cavaletto both took a walk on these votes.
- Anonymous - Friday, Apr 7, 17 @ 2:45 pm:
==Severin and Cavaletto both took a walk on these votes.==
Nurse’s office?
- Anonymous - Friday, Apr 7, 17 @ 3:02 pm:
Some of this is about helping the nurses and some is to establish which side are you on. Even if the first fails, the second is accomplished.