PENNSYLVANIA
CBS Philly
By Tony Romeo
HARRISBURG, Pa.(CBS) — Some state lawmakers from Philadelphia are using a rarely-invoked parliamentary procedure in an effort to get a pair of child sex abuse bills to the House floor for a vote.
Philadelphia House Democrat Michael McGeehan says a “discharge resolution” aimed at forcing movement on bills bottled up in committee has only been used a few times in the current session.
“This extraordinary move that we’re taking takes on some of the most powerful interests in this capitol and in this Commonwealth … starting with the insurance industry … starting with the most powerful secular and religious organizations,” McGeehan explained.
But even if ultimately successful, with a limited number of session days before summer recess, a vote might not come until fall.
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