Absent Reps May Forfeit Pay The Detroit News reports that Rep. David Law, R-Commerce Township, notes 13 lawmakers missed 100 or more votes during the 2005-06 session and is seeking to dock their pay. Michigan's full-time legislators, second in pay only to California lawmakers, enjoy a liberal vacation policy. Law, who missed 11 votes, said: ""We're elected to be our constituents' voice, and if legislators aren't here to act as that voice, then their constituents are deprived of representation." Read Lawmakers: Play hooky, it'll cost you in the Detroit News Posted/updated May 22, 2006 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan) click to Send This Story to a Friend! Main Michigan News Page Go Back One Page

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