Is it deal making, or vote trading?
In this podcast, I explore a question that is often discussed by Capitol observers: Are legislative negotiations considered deal making – and lawful – or vote trading – which would be improper at best, or illegal at worst? We’ll take a look at the relevant constitutional provisions, federal and state statutes, and court decisions that are in play in answering this question in today’s podcast.
For more on this topic, you can read an article I recently wrote for Cal News.