| I discussed HB 340 two weeks ago, speculating that HB 340 was designed to be on the November 2, 2010 ballot, which would help drive turnout of religious voters for the Sinning Senator David Vitter.
HB 340 would amend the Louisiana Constitution to add language to our freedom of religion clause, which, as currently constituted, copies word for word the federal freedom of religion clause, written by the framers of the U.S. Constitution.
A Kingfish reader, Randall T. Hayes, sent me an email pointing out: (emphasis added)
I just wanted to point out that HB 340, as originally proposed, did schedule the proposed amendment for the Nov. 2 ballot. However, a Senate amendment changed that date to August 28. The House declined to concur with that Senate amendment, so HB 340 is now in conference committee. It may, in fact, result in just the scenario you initially described.
Mr. Hayes is right ... and the bill is still pending in conference committee. They have until the close of session tomorrow to agree on the date. Either way, if it goes on the ballot, it will still help the Sinning Senator in his quest for re-election.
And I'm not sure the god-fearin', family values appreciatin' folks of Louisiana really want to have a Sinning Senator representin' 'em anymore. |
