Betsy Russell reports here that Sen Werk asked if the Attorney General's office has sufficient budget reserves, considering that the legislature is passing another abortion bill. I guess Werk implied that the bill would be challenged as all the others have, and end up costing taxpayer money to defend it, as all the others have. Chairman Cameron chastised Werk saying “I’m not going to allow questions that are politically loaded.” Werk apologized.
What question regarding the budget isn't politically loaded? It's a hearing in the legislature, for crying out loud. And isn't it a legislator's job to forecast expenses and budget for them?
I'd prefer to see Werk politely make the point any question should be legitimate if it's not offensive, and let it go at that. Deferring to the Republican leadership by apologizing accommodates their arrogance of power.
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You know, Senator Werk asked a heck of a lot of pointed questions during the JFAC hearings, and that's the first time I heard Senator Cameron chastise him. JFAC is one of the least partisan committees there is.
I don't have personal knowledge, but I've understood what you say to be true about JFAC's lack of partisanship.
My larger point was that I'd like Idaho Dems be a bit more assertive, as they were in the special session.
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