This amendment was dropped in at the last minute. I am ready to vote for the unfunded mandate bill, I think it is a good idea. But I cannot see why, if the money from the taxes is given back as tax rebates to the very rich, no point of order would lie against it, but if it is used to educate children, to stop children from smoking, a point of order lies.
Discussing the implications of an unfunded mandate bill during a floor debate.
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