It seems with their track record of always reaching for more than needed, I think it prudent to let our legislators let us know our feelings on new or increased taxes, and more importantly, if there are representing us legally.
What?
On 9 July, the Nevada Policy Research Institute filed suit against several members of the legislature as holding office on two branches of state or local government (legislative, executive & judicial) as clearly stated in Article 3, Section 1 of out state Constitution.
Members representing both parties seem in violation as some hold positions at executive department employees, as county prosecutors, public defenders, public school teachers and other positions.
Those named include Speaker Jason Frierson and Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro.
The NPRI who initiated the suit, is a LV based non profit, acting as a watchdog opposing reckless spending.
This separation of powers clause was incorporated for a reason since it prohibits a person from enforcing or ruling on the same law that this person voted on it’s passage is certainly commendable.
It was abused, for example when Dina Titus served in the state Senate while a professor at state run UNLV, though her claim that working for the state university was a “fourth branch” and seemingly was believed, even if unlawful.
One issue is last year when the Teachers’ union tried to force through an initiative to dramatically raise the sales tax to increase school revenues, thereby increasing dues.
How many schoolteacher legislators would oppose it?
They may try again.
To avoid conflicts of interest and outsiders using their power to influence our tax policies, lets get these double dippers out of our government, by letting our legislatures know we want our voices heard.
From Robert Latchford...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteIt seems with their track record of always reaching for more than needed, I think it prudent to let our legislators let us know our feelings on new or increased taxes, and more importantly, if there are representing us legally.
What?
On 9 July, the Nevada Policy Research Institute filed suit against several members of the legislature as holding office on two branches of state or local government (legislative, executive & judicial) as clearly stated in Article 3, Section 1 of out state Constitution.
Members representing both parties seem in violation as some hold positions at executive department employees, as county prosecutors, public defenders, public school teachers and other positions.
Those named include Speaker Jason Frierson and Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro.
The NPRI who initiated the suit, is a LV based non profit, acting as a watchdog opposing reckless spending.
This separation of powers clause was incorporated for a reason since it prohibits a person from enforcing or ruling on the same law that this person voted on it’s passage is certainly commendable.
It was abused, for example when Dina Titus served in the state Senate while a professor at state run UNLV, though her claim that working for the state university was a “fourth branch” and seemingly was believed, even if unlawful.
One issue is last year when the Teachers’ union tried to force through an initiative to dramatically raise the sales tax to increase school revenues, thereby increasing dues.
How many schoolteacher legislators would oppose it?
They may try again.
To avoid conflicts of interest and outsiders using their power to influence our tax policies, lets get these double dippers out of our government, by letting our legislatures know we want our voices heard.
From Neal Graham...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteI’ve sent a message regarding tax increases to the 50 or so members listed in the Assembly & Senate, but I got this message back from one of them.
Has this been a waste of time and energy on my part?
From: Swank, Heidi Assemblywoman Heidi.Swank@asm.state.nv.us
Subject: Automatic reply: NO ADDITIONAL TAXES
Date: July 13, 2020 at 2:21 PM
Thank you for contacting Assemblywoman Heidi Swank.
Please note this email account is active only while the Nevada Legislature is in Session, and business is concluded for the 80th Legislative Session.
If you need to contact Assemblywoman Swank, please user her personal account,Heidi@HeidiSwank.com.
Neal,
ReplyDeleteI received similar emails from her, as well as, Senator Julia Ratti.
The others seemed to have gone through to the legislators.
Perhaps these two have not yet altered their email addresses, or don't realize that they are in session !
Our government at work !