STATEHOUSE – “The actions of the House minority party members, by not showing up to work, have ensured that all 6.5 million Hoosiers are not being represented in the House. It is stated clearly in the Indiana House of Representatives rule book that the Speaker may issue fines to compel the absent members to return to the House floor; and the Speaker’s decision is one that I, along with the other members of leadership in the House Republican Caucus, support. The minority party members have abdicated their responsibilities as elected representatives and that is unfair to hardworking Hoosier taxpayers.” -30- Rep. Friend remarks on no-show House minority members , 1-18-12.docx |
