No need...
I had already discussed the subject with my Senator earlier when I decided VCDL had this one all cocked up (by being neutral) and wasn't representing my best interests. Glad to see some common sense finally prevailed. But I've got the same question as Felix--What the heck took so long? VCDL is operating like a rudderless ship where CD is concerned! Phil, are you listening to what the membership is saying? Because if you are, this decision could have been made some time ago.
And I'm not buying Grape's explanation. Haven't we seen too many cases of last minute, un-vetted (even on the floor) bill changes which go horribly wrong with unintended consequences? To think the bills could be made right on the fly just defies logic and past history.
Your comments are not a little overboard and decidedly inflammatory. VCDL does not control the GA - we have some influence and a good working relationship with many. PVC especially spends countless, and I sometimes think thankless, hours striving to make things better. You only see the tip of the iceberg.
Bills have been "adjusted on the fly" (wording substituted, amended, voted down, tabled, carried over) and will continue to be as that is part of the legislative process.
BTW - I stand by my previous explanation - it was short/consolidated but accurate. The attorneys (LAC) contributed heavily to trying to get this worked out. If you have something positive to contribute, by all means do so - but see no reason to attack the man on point.
In a perfect world.............