In Illinois everything is taxed, licensed, fee-ed, etc.... That is except legislators. This should change. Here is my proposal.
$1,000 fee on every bill or resolution introduced.
$500 fee on every amendment added.
$100 fee on every sponsor.
$50 fee on every co-sponsor.
An argument I heard in favor of state licensing for firearm dealers is that hairdressers, construction workers, pretty much every other profession, is licensed.
So why shouldn't legislators?
They should have testing in Federal and State Constitutional issues, public safety, education, and every topic they propose legislation on. Each additional topic can be added as an endorsement and the legislator can then propose legislation on that topic.
Of course fees would be required to obtain the license and endorsements.
Revenue generated from these fees will be used for schools in the legislator's district.
Obviously any politician who would oppose this proposal is against the education of children.
