KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — Lawmakers in Brian Calley’s own party say they have concerns about the lieutenant governor’s proposal for a part-time legislature in Michigan.
Sen. Margaret O’Brien, R-Portage, sponsored recently-signed legislation banning female genital mutilation in Michigan. In an interview with WKZO-AM/FM on Monday, she said the package likely wouldn’t have reached the governor’s desk within the constraints of a three-month session, which is what Calley is proposing.
“That took me almost seven months to get across the finish line,” O’Brien said. “While I do support a part-time legislature, there’s a better way to do it.”
Rep. Larry Inman, R-Williamsburg, told MIRS News last week the idea was “horrible,” and nothing more than a “Hail Mary football pass to become governor.”
Calley claims the limited session would reduce posturing and procrastination. It would also save the state money by paying legislators only $31,000.
Petitions are circulating to get the proposal on next November’s ballot.
