John Conyers: “my motion to recommit would narrow the bill so that it does not interfere with the actions by local governments of…”

“my motion to recommit would narrow the bill so that it does not interfere with the actions by local governments of certain specific actions; namely, four: One, this bill should not interfere with the actions by local governments to protect the public from prostitution and illegal drugs. Two, we should not interfere with actions by local governments to control adult bookstores and the distribution of pornography. Three, we should not interfere with the actions of local governments to protect against illegal groundwater contamination or the operation of an illegal waste dump. Nor, four, should we interfere with local governments that try to prevent actions that arise from a voter initiative or a referendum to limit out of control development. We want to prevent local governments from being precluded from actions that arise from a voter initiative or referendum to limit out of control development. Now, which Member among us wants to make it more difficult for local governments to take action to limit illegal drug use or prostitution? The people this bill protects are not just innocent landowners, they are also purveyors of pornography and common criminals who are misusing their property. So I believe that, in these cases, local communities should be able to enact reasonable land use policies that protect their citizens.”