The More You Know About YOUR State Government

Bill Smith, Editor: The following was send as a Note by Arkansas State Rep David Meeks to his friends and fellow conservative supporters on FaceBook. It is worth reading by others. Although it focuses on actions in the Arkansas Legislature, its content is relevant to readers outside of Arkansas as it deals with actions to address Nationalized Health Care, aka ObamaCare. Concerned Arkansans appreciate the actions by other states especially by state executives whom have taken action to challenge the unconstitutional aspects of Obamacare.

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David Meeks

by Rep. David Meeks: "The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation and foreign commerce." - James Madison

After talking with other Representatives in the Public Health Committee, HB 1053 has very little if any chance of passing out of that committee unless the Supreme Court rules on the challenge to Obamacare before the session has ended.

I can't go into full details because some of the discussions are done with the understanding that it is in private, but there are some that voted against it because they feel that mandating Arkansans to purchase health insurance is within the bounds of the government.

Other Representatives were concerned about a possible lawsuit. They were willing to wait and see what the Supreme Court does before doing anything. This is the scary part. We have Representatives who agree with the bill on principle, but are unwilling to stand up for the people of Arkansas for either fear of what the Federal Government may do or how the courts may rule.

Why is this important? It affects more then just this bill. It also affects education as many of these same lawmakers are afraid of making important decisions for fear of being pulled back into court (ala Lakeview).

There is also pressure being put on lawmakers by the Governor's office on certain bills. Mine was one of them, but to what extent it played in how a lawmaker voted, I don't know. The people who spoke against my bill were either government or special interest.

YOUR calls and emails was one of the reasons that two Democrats voted in favor of the bill. This is why it is important for you to stay engaged and informed.

Be patient, there are plans to bring up many more "controversial" bills surrounding health care, immigration, and other issues that YOU said were important.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support, your encouragement, and your prayers. "Be not weary in well doing..."

Here to Serve,
David

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