Rep. Weinstein, House Democrats reject an amendment to strip ODH of power during a pandemic

COLUMBUS—State Representative Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) today released a statement following the dangerous and partisan attack on Dr. Amy Acton by House Republicans:  

“This bill is dangerous. We must stick to science and the advice of medical professionals in this time of crisis,” said Rep. Weinstein. “A legislative supermajority already has the power to override executive order, and putting that power in the hands of six politically motivated lawmakers is deeply irresponsible.”

The amendment was attached to Senate Bill 1 in today’s State and Local Government Committee meeting without advance notice or any public testimony and was discharged from committee on a party-line vote, with all Democratic members voting against it.

The amended bill now goes to the Senate for a vote. 

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