NOW IN PROGRESS sb 5 is on amend 7

[RPB]

They recessed 'till 3:45p, it's 4:00p now... wonder what's going on behind the scenes?

Interns asking other interns if they are single and if they'll go on a date ....

[Jasonw560]

They recessed 'till 3:45p, it's 4:00p now... wonder what's going on behind the scenes?

Interns asking other interns if they are single and if they'll go on a date ....

They can do that by texting now. Maybe this deal bartlett was talking about is taking place as we speak.

Or maybe Zaffirini's putting on her ruby slippers again...

[RPB]

she could have saved everyone lots of time if she'd just vote with the other 20 on SB 354

They'd have moved 2 bills closer to being law instead of her wasting everyone's time where they only meet a short time ervery 2 years

We should dock her paycheck for wasting time ...

Would be nice if we had 21 votes after recess is over

But .... [ shoulder shrug emoticon ]

[McKnife]

she could have saved everyone lots of time if she'd just vote with the other 20 on SB 354

They'd have moved 2 bills closer to being law instead of her wasting everyone's time where they only meet a short time ervery 2 years

We should dock her paycheck for wasting time ...

Would be nice if we had 21 votes after recess is over

But .... [ shoulder shrug emoticon ]

Obviously some folks are so adamant about keeping guns off campus, they're willing to sacrifice other important measures to see it done. This is sickening.

[RPB]

she could have saved everyone lots of time if she'd just vote with the other 20 on SB 354

They'd have moved 2 bills closer to being law instead of her wasting everyone's time where they only meet a short time ervery 2 years

We should dock her paycheck for wasting time ...

Would be nice if we had 21 votes after recess is over

But .... [ shoulder shrug emoticon ]

Obviously some folks are so adamant about keeping LEGAL guns off campus, they're willing to sacrifice other important measures to see it done. This is sickening.

fixed it for you

They don't care if criminals have guns on campus ....
in fact, their policy promotes it

[McKnife]

[RPB]

Ellis' 2 amendments were about Insurance since he believed the lies he "says" HCC/ACC told him

Perhaps something can be "worked out" there ... like the amendment to reimburse any insurance premium portion attributable to ??? not being able to be sued as they currently could be?

Then he can:
1) vote right
2) save face

[Ameer]

Can someone boil it down for the rest of us who didn't watch all the drama?

In addition to Wentworth, who else is on the side of students, faculty, and staff?

In addition to Ellis, who else is on the side of muggers, rapists, and murderers?

[hirundo82]

In addition to Wentworth, who else is on the side of students, faculty, and staff?

The votes on the amendments were consistently 19 or 20 for what Wentworth wanted, and 11 or 12 opposed. The minutes won't be up on the web until later, but the votes are probably the same senators he has committed to bringing SB354 to the floor.

[Heartland Patriot]

Since there is obviously ONE *Republican* who refuses to do the right thing and vote for our bill(s), we should all make sure that the next time he is up for election, we send money to his PRIMARY opponent AND a message to his office letting him know why...yeah, I know, all of us aren't that much compared to the big-money that some folks probably send to him...but it might make JUST enough of a difference. THIS is the exact stuff about politics that drives me up the wall...good men like Wentworth and the hard work of so many being stymied by one individual.

[Hoi Polloi]

Since there is obviously ONE *Republican* who refuses to do the right thing and vote for our bill(s), we should all make sure that the next time he is up for election, we send money to his PRIMARY opponent AND a message to his office letting him know why...yeah, I know, all of us aren't that much compared to the big-money that some folks probably send to him...but it might make JUST enough of a difference. THIS is the exact stuff about politics that drives me up the wall...good men like Wentworth and the hard work of so many being stymied by one individual.

He's saying he's not running for re-election. But then, he said that last time, too.

And in the House they have the issue of a Republican-appointed Calendars committee that has apparently pigeon-holed it.

[Jasonw560]

Makes me want drive to Austin and meet hem F2F.

[BrianSW99]

I remember back before the session started there was discussion about whether there was any advantage to pre-filing the bills, particularly in light of Rep. Simpson having filed Campus Carry as HB86 pretty early on. I think Charles said there was at best no advantage and possibly puts you at a disadvantage to have it out there so early.

It seems to me that we really should have filed the Senate version as early as possible this time around. At least then it probably would have come up in the regular order of business and wouldn't have needed the 21 votes to suspend the rules to be able to debate it on the floor. Of course, House Calendars is a whole other issue, but equally ridiculous in that they both allow a small minority to prevent good bills from getting a fair vote.

Brian

[TrueFlog]

Makes me want drive to Austin and meet hem F2F.

Fist 2 Face?

[NcongruNt]

Ellis' 2 amendments were about Insurance since he believed the lies he "says" HCC/ACC told him

I'd follow the money on that one. If the state legislates a guarantee on on any premium increases somehow attributed to CHL being allowed on campus, guess exactly what's going to happen the minute the law passes? The insurance carriers will raise premiums as much as they can, because they suddenly have a free money card. Sounds to me like someone has a cozy relationship with an insurance company or two.