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Caldier says COVID restrictions on House floor hinder legislative work
Even so, 26th District representative has list of House bills ready for consideration
by Bob Smith
Thursday, January 27, 2022 8:59pm
PORT ORCHARD — State Rep. Michelle Caldier, 26th Legislative District Republican, told her constituents in an emailed report last week that this year’s short 60-day legislative session still has as much to accomplish as do longer 105-day sessions held in odd-numbered years.
But accomplishments could be even more difficult to come by during the session because of COVID-19 restrictions at the State Capitol Building.
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There’s another complicating factor, she said in the report: legislators and staff members who are on the House floor must have proof of vaccination, and have received a booster shot. The only problem is, Caldier said, she isn’t qualified to receive a booster shot until Feb. 23.
“According to the requirement, I cannot be on the floor until two weeks after I receive a booster shot, which is March 9, the day before the session ends on March 10,” she said.
“I am willing to get my booster shot,” Caldier said, “however, I am concerned this requirement is preventing many legislators from being on the floor, even though we would like to be there voting for you.”...
Caldier says COVID restrictions on House floor hinder legislative work
Even so, 26th District representative has list of House bills ready for consideration
by Bob Smith
Thursday, January 27, 2022 8:59pm
PORT ORCHARD — State Rep. Michelle Caldier, 26th Legislative District Republican, told her constituents in an emailed report last week that this year’s short 60-day legislative session still has as much to accomplish as do longer 105-day sessions held in odd-numbered years.
But accomplishments could be even more difficult to come by during the session because of COVID-19 restrictions at the State Capitol Building.
...
There’s another complicating factor, she said in the report: legislators and staff members who are on the House floor must have proof of vaccination, and have received a booster shot. The only problem is, Caldier said, she isn’t qualified to receive a booster shot until Feb. 23.
“According to the requirement, I cannot be on the floor until two weeks after I receive a booster shot, which is March 9, the day before the session ends on March 10,” she said.
“I am willing to get my booster shot,” Caldier said, “however, I am concerned this requirement is preventing many legislators from being on the floor, even though we would like to be there voting for you.”...
