This is another little object lesson for Phil Noble and other Democrats who think the way to get worthwhile things done is to be more partisan, in a red state.
This came to my attention today because James Smith retweeted it, saying, “Great work @LS_Funderburk ! Thank you for your leadership:”
SC Whistleblower and Public Employee Protection Act gets a favorable report from House Judiciary Committee today. Thanks to co-sponsors Speaker Lucas @westonnewton120@beth4house@MPowersNorrell@tommypopeSC@garyclarysc Will Wheeler and League of Women Voters @LynnSTeague
— Laurie Funderburk (@LS_Funderburk) March 6, 2018
Note that Democrat Funderburk makes a particular point of thanking, along with the speaker, Republicans Newton, Pope and Clary, as well as fellow Dems Beth Bernstein and Mandy Powers Norrell.
Here’s the bill in question.
Because, you know, this is how you get things done. By ignoring the partisan junk and working with anyone who wants to make our state better. Just as Smith himself has been demonstrating with his bill to raise the cap on solar, which has considerable Republican support.
Note also the shout-out to our own Lynn Teague. She’s one of those lobbyists who provides valuable information and input to lawmakers — you know, one of those people some of you think don’t exist…