Some have roundly criticized me for refusing to drink the Beth Gaines Kool-Aid.
I have said repeatedly that she is incompetent. Today illustrates that like no other:
From the Capitol Report of the Bee:
Republican Assemblywoman Beth Gaines of Rocklin got more than she bargained for when she wrote an amendment this week to a budget trailer bill on mental health services.
Gaines asked that the word “underserved” be changed to “undeserved” in language that calls for a program designed to prevent mental illness from becoming severe and disabling. The program in Senate Bill 77 would emphasize improving timely access to services for underserved populations.
Democratic lawmakers huddled on the Assembly floor for several minutes Friday before they broke to ambush Gaines in a floor debate. They voted to prevent her from discussing other amendments she proposed to the mental health bill, but asked her to read the portion on the one-word change.
Then the Democrats took turns voicing their objections.
Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield, D-Woodland Hills, called the amendment “patently offensive.”
Republicans came to Gaines’ defense, arguing that the language was a bill-drafting error.
Speaker John A. Pérez of Los Angeles disagreed, pointing out that Gaines initially stood behind the amendment when forced to read it on the floor.
Gaines ultimately asked members to vote against her amendment. Lawmakers obliged.
Thank you for reminding me why I worked for Andy Pugno. And the rest of you should thank Charles Munger and Republican leadership for pouring nearly $1million in to keeping her in office.
Sign up to receive RightOnDaily updates sent to your inbox.
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.