From Citizens For A New Louisiana
Republicans are constantly trying to convince you that they are doing everything they can. The truth is, they are not. They count on not having to stick to their word or stand by their vote. Is insincerity the reason they fear a veto session?
Senate, the place where bills go to die
Louisiana legislators killed a number of good bills during the 2022 Regular Session. Some were tailored to health freedom and education. Some were focused on criminal justice and balancing the powers of the government. At least 13 died “pending senate final approval” or “subject to call.”
The first bill to be vetoed was reportedly at the request of the author, Senator Rick Ward. Days later we learned that Ward was stepping down from his senate seat. He wrapped up the 2022 regular session with a long farewell speech during which he praised Governor John Bel Edwards.
Freedom Vetoed
John Bel Edwards wasted no time vetoing bills focused on religious freedom, health freedom, education, and balancing power in government. When it came to vaccine discrimination Edwards stated that the bill “perpetuates the false narrative” and that it “seeks to undermine public confidence in vaccines.” This is especially interesting, given the vaccinated governor’s recent Covid diagnosis.
"The bill is unnecessary and perpetuates the false narrative that the residents of Louisiana face vaccine mandates to access government services or attend schools. This is not the case. The bill also seeks to undermine public confidence in vaccines, which are safe, effective, and essential to public health. For these reasons, I have vetoed the bill.” – Governor John Bel Edwards
Of the vetoed bills, 7 passed unanimously in both House and Senate. In fact, Senate passed 19 bills unanimously. Thankfully Speaker of the House, Clay Schexnayder, said veto sessions would be a regular thing now. Right?
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