When an amendment is tabled, it takes all preceding actions with it. In other words, the fate of the bill was in the outcome of the motion. A tabling motion is passed with a simple majority. Not only did Rep. Ford kill it, he hid the body. The Senate continues to have rancorous debate.
Lobbyists joke about the entertainment value of watching the proceedings.
This is the equivalent of approving the last meeting s minutes. An action that would normally be over in five minutes, took one hour and twenty minutes. For better or worse, it does not appear as if much legislation will pass this year. In House Education, the MNEA testified for two bills that would allow all school districts to set their own school starting date. The MNEA testified against Sen. Kinder s tax credits for donations to private school's bill.