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Committee gives due pass to House Bill 1280 after counsel flags constitutional risk
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The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee voted to give a "due pass" to House Bill 1280, Representative Brandenburg's measure on election approval of projects, after members were warned by legislative counsel that the bill's wording could invite lawsuits.
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee gave a due pass to House Bill 1280, Representative Brandenburg’s bill concerning election approval of projects, during its afternoon session on April 4. The committee voted unanimously to advance the bill out of committee.
Committee members said legislative counsel had flagged possible constitutional problems with the bill and warned it could draw litigation. "I was concerned about this bill because I thought maybe it might be unconstitutional," Chairman Lewick said, adding that he had consulted legislative counsel…
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