STATEHOUSE – State Representative Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and his House Republican colleagues came ready to get back to work today, however the majority of the House Democrats did not show up to do the work of the people. The majority of Democrats failed to attend the start of the 2012 legislative session, which prevented all legislators from moving forward. “Today proved to be a disappointing start to the legislative session,” said Rep. Karickhoff. “I came to Indianapolis today ready to work for the people of my district and hear meaningful legislation and unfortunately that did not happen due to the minority party failing to provide a quorum.” “I’ll continue to show up and be ready to work for the constituents of District 30.” In the Indiana House of Representatives, in order for a bill list to be handed down, a quorum of 67 members must be present. The Democrats denied this quorum, which postponed several the key pieces of legislation addressing government reduction, right-to-work, military family relief, mass transit and a smoking ban. |
