[Lou L]

I guess the only thing left to do is for the Democrats in the legislature to flee the state to prevent a quorum for voting?

I wondered about that too, as we saw that happen in both Wisconsin and Indiana. It sounds like the legislation's already been passed, and all that's required is the governor's signature. Are there different laws in Michigan for legislative quorums?

[Numbers Guy]

Are there different laws in Michigan for legislative quorums?

Correct. Michigan only requires 50%+1 for a quorum, so a minority cannot shut things down by walking out.

One other note -- there are two bills that have to be passed. The one that passed earlier related to public sector unions. The one being discussed now relates to private sector unions.

They're just starting to vote on the second bill (go to house.michigan.gov and you can watch).

[Political Junkie Too]

I wondered about that too, as we saw that happen in both Wisconsin and Indiana.

It also happened in Texas in 2003 over the vote to approve redistricting.

-PJ