The legislative season officially ended yesterday with Veto Day. While the Damn Emperor most unfortunately signed HB 1002 (aka the RTK Tax) on June 14, I’m here to take a look at which of the 88 bad actors displaying the R also stayed rogue for HB 1093 (school mask policy) and HB 396 (women’s safe spaces). Unsurprisingly, His Excellency vetoed HB 1093 as he did the same two years ago for its predecessor, HB 1131—much praise to Rep Kristin Noble, who took to the mic to speak about that. HB 396, while not a reincarnation from the past, is a very current issue. Let’s look at which Rs voted the wrong way on either or both bills and also voted the wrong way on HB 1002.
- Bickford: HB 1002 and 1093
- Bordes: HB 1002, 1093 and 396
- Boyd: HB 1002 and 1093
- Coker: HB 1002 and 1093
- Gould: HB 1003 and 396
- Milz: HB 1002 and 1093
- Sytek: HB 1002 and 1093
- Wolf: HB 1002, 1093 and 396
As Chau Kelley would say, “So there you have it, Ladies and Gentlemen,” eight bad actors with two or three items on this filtered rap sheet. Let it be known that many, if not all, already have a large group of critics for other reasons, but let’s move on to look at yesterday’s House attendance.
Of the 88 Rs that became enemies of 91A, the following 7 blew off Veto Day:
- Connor
- Infantine
- Kennedy
- O’Hara
- Spilsbury
- Thackston
- True
Speaking of 91A, I have an RTK inquiry awaiting a response at this very moment because I am seeking any record that confirms WHEN yesterday’s date was written in stone on the calendar in BOTH chambers.
If your rep’s name was mentioned in this article, please begin recruitment efforts to find an opponent for the 2026 primary. Do it for people like me, who have no representation in the House nor expect to anytime soon.
