Capitol Report with Rep. Engell: Silencing voices on the Parents’ Bill of Rights bill


Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Inchelium, expresses concern over a major rule change in the House that now allows a simple majority to end debate, replacing a 132-year tradition requiring a two-thirds vote. He says this silenced millions of Washingtonians during debate on legislation that made sweeping changes to the Parents’ Bill of Rights. Engell notes his amendment was blocked without proper full-length discussion and that two Democrat lawmakers privately expressed disappointment over how the rule was used.

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