Caucus Press Release: House Takes Action on Gubernatorial Vetoes
Jan 12, 2005
January 12, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COLUMBIA -- The House of Representatives this afternoon voted to sustain six gubernatorial vetoes, override four others and delay action on an eleventh bill.
The bills overridden are as follows:
H. 3831 -- A bill mandating that non-franchise car dealers complete at least eight (8) hours of pre-licensing education courses before they may be issued a license to sell cars.
Response: This bill will help prevent anybody from walking in off the street, setting up a car dealership and ripping off consumers. Most of the bill is aimed at educating car dealers on the complicated credit aspects of buying an automobile -- aspects that could simply be misunderstood to the detriment of the car buyer. The House has passed this bill twice and it doesnât cost the taxpayers a dime. -- Rep. Jim McGee
H. 3507 -- A bill mandating certain rights and duties for lessors and lessees in commercial agreements.
Response: This bill gives lessors a statutory right to enter and inspect a leased premises. This is already a common stipulation in residential leases. While the governor believes this could simply be negotiated into a contract, we believe the default practice in this state should be to protect landowners. Contracts can be simply negotiated to exclude this to protect trade secrets. -- Rep. Jim McGee
H. 3409 -- A bill allowing property owners to designate their property as fireworks free zones.
Response: In areas of dense population, like ocean fronts, a great volume of fireworks are discharged each year. There is a great concern for public safety, which is why the state's first responders, property ownersâs associations and condominium associations have come together to support this. -- Rep. Alan Clemmons
H. 3891 -- A bill relating to creation of an acupuncture advisory committee, billing practices for anatomic pathological services, and registration requirements for cardiovascular invasive specialists.
Response: The governor states in his veto message that this bill unduly expands the scope of government. We believe any action to tighten oversight in these three areas has the public's best interests in mind. -- Rep. Bill Herbkersman
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