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Fix Broken Term Limit Law
RedDot:
The thing I'm concerned about is the power of the committees. Why bother with electing reps from each district if what will or will not be voted upon seems to be at the discretion of select committee members? And who determines the committee make-up? Maybe what I need is a lesson on how our unicameral works, but I don't understand how Chambers goes straight to one of the most important committees when he is essentially a "freshman" senator once again? Any legal eagles out there with a quick, easily understood answer?
Bucket:
In principle, I don' t agree with term limits. That said, Ernie Chambers is the poster child for why they can be effective. What's unfortunate about his return to the Unicameral is the fact that those who elect him are the ones who suffer most by his presence in Lincoln.
bkoenig:
--- Quote from: RedDot on March 26, 2013, 04:32:54 PM ---The thing I'm concerned about is the power of the committees. Why bother with electing reps from each district if what will or will not be voted upon seems to be at the discretion of select committee members? And who determines the committee make-up? Maybe what I need is a lesson on how our unicameral works, but I don't understand how Chambers goes straight to one of the most important committees when he is essentially a "freshman" senator once again? Any legal eagles out there with a quick, easily understood answer?
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That's my concern as well. One Senator should not be able to dictate the agenda of the Legislature.
bullit:
--- Quote from: RedDot on March 26, 2013, 04:32:54 PM ---I don't understand how Chambers goes straight to one of the most important committees when he is essentially a "freshman" senator once again?
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Historically, the time you served still adds up to seniority. Example when Ashford "retired" the first time, then came back roughly ten years later....his time in service counted...and this was before the term limit vote. In short, the Unicameral used the same concept with "The Cobra".
pfinn:
--- Quote from: Dan W on March 25, 2013, 10:17:57 PM ---So why do we term limit the president? Because it is not wise to let too much power reside in one branch of government for extended lengths of time
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The President is in the executive branch. We don't term limit our legislative branch... House of Representatives or Senate. There is value in the "institutional knowledge" they gain by serving over time. If they serve the people well they keep their jobs, if they do so poorly they get voted out.
The represented are able to exercise term limits every time they vote, regardless on the tenure of the candidate.
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