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New Recall Law Will Likely Be ChallengedBy JGillman, Section News
Rick Snyder has missed the point once again.
Fear of those time wasting recalls, and by golly the possibility that scorn of the public might translate into some form of holding-feet-to-fire action, has encouraged action by certain legislators. In fact that fear has energized the bunny governor, who has hopped right into the wrong side of the argument.
In his statement regarding passage of HB6060 and HB6063, the governor frames the role of recalls incorrectly. He says; "The option to recall an elected official is an important feature of our state's democratic process, but Michigan's current recall system has some components that all sides have agreed are flawed. These changes will help ensure recalls are done in a fair and consistent manner and help prevent political gamesmanship from both sides of the aisle." How compelling that we be saved from "political gamesmanship". How wonderful it is, to make it a more pleasant employment atmosphere for the sensitive egos of politicos who cannot live up to their promises, implied or openly stated. Oh my, such pressures to live by. More below.
Something had to change!
HB6060 Added these words: State factually and clearly each reason for the recall.The very premise of recalls in Michigan is spelled out very clear in the state's constitution. § 8 Recalls.Recalls are of a political nature. Period.
The word 'factual' is used more than once in HB6060, yet remains a subjective target, unless fully investigated with hearings, witness testimony, and evidentiary procedure, and judged to be truthful. Sans that investigation and process, is that the political ability to stuff a decision down a petitioner's face becomes that of the board of canvassers. Their composition is mandated by our constitution to have no majority political party control. However, the legislated mechanics of selection are easy enough to understand: .. Currently, the Board is composed of four members who are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. How convenient. "You can't recall us, because we say you can't". HB6060 is clearly legislation waiting to be challenged, thus earning it our prized icon.
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Related Links+ statement regarding passage of HB6060 and HB6063,+ state's constitution + Also by JGillman |