A double-take on double-voting in the Washington State House of Representatives
Posted by Scott “The Piper” St. Clair
Double-voting in the Washington State House of Representatives needs to go. Whatever prompted adopting the practice of one legislator voting on behalf of an absent colleague – or, in some cases, colleagues – no longer justifies it. These are the days of transparency and openness in government, not [...]
One legislator, multiple votes
In the Washington State House of Representatives one person, one vote is preached, but not practiced. Too often the reality is one legislator, how many buttons can she push?
A long-standing House practice allows a member to vote for an absent member or, in some cases several members. The practice has become an issue in the [...]
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