This seemingly did not get much press in the news. Anyone have any idea on how this'll impact the legislature next year? Doesn't seem like the Democrats are totally united against Lingle this year.
Newly elected get key duties
By Treena Shapiro
Advertiser Government Writer
A shift in leadership at the state House of Representatives has afforded some of its newest members with unique opportunities to advance, some even before they have been sworn into office.
An unsuccessful attempt to oust Speaker Calvin Say opened several committee chairman and vice-chairman positions, which Say awarded to 16 members with four years of experience or less.
Of the 13 freshmen entering the House, eight will be committee vice chairs, while some of the others will be assistant floor leaders.
Nine of them will sit on the powerful Finance Committee, which Say has traditionally used as a training ground for freshmen members since budget deliberations give members a broad — and quick — overview of state government.
By Treena Shapiro
Advertiser Government Writer
A shift in leadership at the state House of Representatives has afforded some of its newest members with unique opportunities to advance, some even before they have been sworn into office.
An unsuccessful attempt to oust Speaker Calvin Say opened several committee chairman and vice-chairman positions, which Say awarded to 16 members with four years of experience or less.
Of the 13 freshmen entering the House, eight will be committee vice chairs, while some of the others will be assistant floor leaders.
Nine of them will sit on the powerful Finance Committee, which Say has traditionally used as a training ground for freshmen members since budget deliberations give members a broad — and quick — overview of state government.
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