Steinberg breaks pledge to have budget printed for 24 hours

SacBee: Capitol Alert ^ | 12/18/8 | Shane Goldmacher

[SmithL]

At Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg's first press conference on his first day as leader of the California Senate, he was asked whether he would make sure the budget was in print for 24 hours before a vote was taken.

Yes, he replied, he would.

Well, so much for that. Continuing in the long tradition of last-minute legislation, the state Senate and Assembly passed its $18 billion package of cuts, taxes and fund shifts this afternoon with the ink barely dry on the bills.

[SmithL]

Anyone who would sponsor an illegal budget would certainly be willing to lie about it.

[Red_Devil 232]

Pelosi and pals have done the same thing.

[doc1019]

A politician going back on his/her promises … say it ain’t so! ;-)

[nufsed]

John and Ken are quoting this ah—j as saying he will introduce the illegal tax increase, sorry, fee legislation until it passes.

[Cyber Ninja]

You other 49 (err 56) learn form us.

[Cyber Ninja]

oops...from

[goldstategop]

And not give any one time to read what's in those bills. I doubt rank and file Democrat lawmakers knew on what they were voting.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

There will be a lawsuit waiting when that happens. The arrogance of the Democratic leadership will catch up to them.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[nufsed]

I’m waiting for the taxpayer associations to step up on this.