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Howard Griffith: “I think it makes our legislative process easier and better when you get to the floor because you don't have to worry…”

On the recordNovember 28, 2022
I think it makes our legislative process easier and better when you get to the floor because you don't have to worry about all kinds of superfluous issues being suddenly raised on the floor with an amendment.
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Howard Griffith
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Griffith emphasizes the importance of a streamlined legislative process to avoid irrelevant amendments.

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