Since Sen. Kavanaugh brought up Einstein, re the Legislature's mass warping space-time: the thing is, it seems to me that the Legislature is "special" (in a relative sort of way), as it is in its own inertial frame ... it often moves or doesn't move in a way that may seem reasonable within that frame, but can certainly seem (at best) motionless to everyone else. I can't reconcile that with even a Quantum of progress.
There may not be any quantum progress, but there is most definitely quantum entanglement between the House & the Senate. That is the spooky element of this whole situation.
For the record, legislators can fulfill the constitutional requirement of reading all bills three times on three separate days in under 24 hours with some legislative maneuvering. The process would involve striking a bill onto another bill that was already heard in committee, and therefore was already first read. After passing out of committee, the bill could be read a second time and put through the committee of the whole. Finally, at one minute after midnight, which is a new day, the bill could be voted out of the chamber. Using mirror bills, the legislature could immediately transmit the bill to the governor. Only a majority of members would be needed to do this because a simple majority vote can waive posting and agenda rules.
I will reveal other legislative mysteries like this one next week, when I publish my new book, "State Legislatures: An Owner's Manual."
It appears the "skinny bill" needs a steak dinner. This is illogical to the point of lunacy. Our Legislators are wasting time when there is precious little left. She won't sign it.
Appreciate you flagging the tomato issue. It’s bad. As the ASU study points out, lots of jobs in this state depend on the tomato trade. And, yeah, Fla. tomatoes…yuck.
Kavenaugh has been around so long, he knows how to manipulate and get around the system of good politics. Does it always have to be about "mousetraps"? Isn't it time for him to retire? He's 74 and based on recent news regarding "seniors" in our Legislatures and Congress, wouldn't it be nice if he would gracefully retire and step aside for younger generations?
Kari’s peace proposal after Trump bombs Iran should have been in what we’re laughing at. Turning Point’s class on “Stepford Wives” training would be funny if it weren’t so scary. The women of the 20’s through the 70’s gave the women of the 2000’s freedom, to vote, have bodily autonomy, freedom to compete and more and they’ve taken it for granted. It’s slipping away. Teach your daughters well. It’s no fun to have to have daddy or hubby co-sign for a credit card, car or home, no matter what your age.The petty partisan House and Jake Hoffman in the Senate should all be schooled in kindergarten “how to get along”.
Since Sen. Kavanaugh brought up Einstein, re the Legislature's mass warping space-time: the thing is, it seems to me that the Legislature is "special" (in a relative sort of way), as it is in its own inertial frame ... it often moves or doesn't move in a way that may seem reasonable within that frame, but can certainly seem (at best) motionless to everyone else. I can't reconcile that with even a Quantum of progress.
There may not be any quantum progress, but there is most definitely quantum entanglement between the House & the Senate. That is the spooky element of this whole situation.
For the record, legislators can fulfill the constitutional requirement of reading all bills three times on three separate days in under 24 hours with some legislative maneuvering. The process would involve striking a bill onto another bill that was already heard in committee, and therefore was already first read. After passing out of committee, the bill could be read a second time and put through the committee of the whole. Finally, at one minute after midnight, which is a new day, the bill could be voted out of the chamber. Using mirror bills, the legislature could immediately transmit the bill to the governor. Only a majority of members would be needed to do this because a simple majority vote can waive posting and agenda rules.
I will reveal other legislative mysteries like this one next week, when I publish my new book, "State Legislatures: An Owner's Manual."
At least you have maintained a sense of humor. A smile can help you live longer.
It appears the "skinny bill" needs a steak dinner. This is illogical to the point of lunacy. Our Legislators are wasting time when there is precious little left. She won't sign it.
Try something else.
Don’t forget there is a recall petition for Montenegro and a few others. This is not the first time his ineptitude has created a problem that he then “fixes”: https://www.kjzz.org/politics/2025-04-18/arizona-parents-of-children-with-disabilities-launch-recall-campaign-against-republican-lawmakers
Appreciate you flagging the tomato issue. It’s bad. As the ASU study points out, lots of jobs in this state depend on the tomato trade. And, yeah, Fla. tomatoes…yuck.
Kavenaugh has been around so long, he knows how to manipulate and get around the system of good politics. Does it always have to be about "mousetraps"? Isn't it time for him to retire? He's 74 and based on recent news regarding "seniors" in our Legislatures and Congress, wouldn't it be nice if he would gracefully retire and step aside for younger generations?
Tell me again how long they legislature has been in session? Their one must-do task was to pass a budget.
Kari’s peace proposal after Trump bombs Iran should have been in what we’re laughing at. Turning Point’s class on “Stepford Wives” training would be funny if it weren’t so scary. The women of the 20’s through the 70’s gave the women of the 2000’s freedom, to vote, have bodily autonomy, freedom to compete and more and they’ve taken it for granted. It’s slipping away. Teach your daughters well. It’s no fun to have to have daddy or hubby co-sign for a credit card, car or home, no matter what your age.The petty partisan House and Jake Hoffman in the Senate should all be schooled in kindergarten “how to get along”.