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Thursday, May 12, 2005

Motion Tabled for Fear of 'Fancy' Lawyers

A motion by Rep. Pedro Colón to fine employers “not less than” $500 for failing to supply employees with BadgerCare coverage information. The free-standing motion was tabled because members thought it was too broad.

Assembly Co-Chair Dean Kaufert said people could go out and get a “fancy lawyer” like Colón and try to exploit employers with deep pockets.

“I've heard Rep. Colón described many ways before, but never as 'fancy,'” Senate Co-Chair Scott Fitzgerald said.

Greg Bump

Contact: bump@wispolitics.com

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