why the vote in wi is illegal - Democratic Underground

rdking647

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:01 PM
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why the vote in wi is illegal

this is the actual text of the bill the WI senate just passed
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/insession/insessiondocs/docs/JR1AB11-CA1.pdf

AN ACT relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees,
compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service
system, the Medical Assistance program.

its invalid just on the face of it

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inademv

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:02 PM
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1. just a cheap trick

to get the 14 to return.

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rdking647

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:04 PM
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2. what the dems should do

get an emergency injunction declaring the vote illegal. before the 14 return to wisconsin. expose the GOP scam for what it is

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inademv

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:49 PM
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9. It will be ruled illegal

and the dems can continue with the plan as it is.

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elocs

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:04 PM
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3. I've heard more claim it is legal. Regardless it is a trick,

but one that should have been anticipated.

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pacalo

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:20 PM
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4. One state senator on Rachel's show said two hours' notice was required before the vote

which, of course, was not followed before the vote was taken. He said they would refer this to the state attorney general, who is a Republican :eyes: ; I'm anticipating that they'll be needing a higher authority.

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elocs

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:38 PM
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8. Ultimately we will find out more tomorrow and in the days to come regarding its legality.

I think I did see something about that on the early local news here in Wisconsin.

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upi402

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:23 PM
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5. WI Democrats are true patriots

They're blowing me away. I'm so proud of our country right now.
:patriot:

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cal04

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:28 PM
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6. Wisconsin Senate possibly breaks the law in passing union-busting measure.

Opponents of the legislation have argued that the rushed and nocturnal nature of the proceedings actually violated the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. The statute requires that "“all meetings of all state and local governmental bodies shall be publicly held in places reasonably accessible to members of the public and shall be open to all citizens at all times unless otherwise expressly provided by law.” Part of that statute is a 24-hour notice requirement.

http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128957

pdf at link

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Motown_Johnny

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Wed Mar-09-11 10:31 PM
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7. Can legal battles over this last long enough to recall Walker?

I have been wondering how the delay tactics that have been in use could be sustained long enough to recall Walker. Might this end up working in favor of the public employees?

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