Bills and Lobbyists

Jim Brewster writes
This is from copied in-part of the "Brennan Report" (pg. 55).

It demonstrates the years 1997 to 2001 as to the Bills introduced before the Assembly and Senate. If you look at the percent that make it to the Governor's pen, you will be surprised.

It is a disgrace. No wonder the Lobbyists have a field day when the Legislature is in session! I think there is a $75.00 max on gifts to Leg Members, so why the 1,000's of Bills introduced? And, let's not forget the Millions of Dollars spent for just a single Senate seat right here in CNY (Jeff Brown-49thSD).

What is wrong with this picture? A blind man can see this! This is why we need to stand up and SHOUT!

The Legislators need to hear us while their fear is still there.


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Cheers....Jim

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"The immense annual flood of bills introduced in each chamber reflects that the Speaker and Majority Leader do not impose any limits on this first step in the legislative process. Indeed, as shown already, this is the only step in that process which is not controlled, directly or indirectly, by these leaders. For much of the legislative session, members can and do introduce bills to highlight their policy priorities and fealty to certain institutional, organizational, or constituent interests that seek changes in state law. The fact that only a miniscule percentage of these bills will be voted on by either chamber does not deter members........"

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