Rep. McMillin, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘No’ because I feel the following portion of this bill is too subjective and could be used to punish political opponents or to ensure political paybacks occur.
(D) BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY OTHER OFFENSE, OR VIOLATED ANY OTHER
14 STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, AS DETERMINED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT
15 JURISDICTION OR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING, WHICH, IN THE OPINION
16 OF THE DEPARTMENT, INDICATES A LACK OF BUSINESS INTEGRITY OR
17 BUSINESS HONESTY THAT CURRENTLY, SERIOUSLY, AND DIRECTLY AFFECTS
18 RESPONSIBILITY AS A STATE VENDOR.”