Judge reverses fines against Democrats over House walk-out

A judge ruling allows House Democrats to be reimbursed for the fines they paid during their walk out in an attempt to block the right-to-work bill.

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11:10 a.m. EST, February 7, 2012

Indianapolis

A judge ruling will allow Indiana House Democrats to be reimbursed for the fines they paid during their walk-outs in an attempt to block the right-to-work bill.

Monday, a Marion County judge ordered House Republicans to pay back the fines against the Democrats last year and the $1,000-a-day fines placed upon them this year.

The Democrats boycotted the House for five weeks last year and eight days this year, all to block the right-to-work bill from being passed.

Attorney General Greg Zoeller said the state will ask the judge to review the ruling.

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whattim at 3:11 PM February 13, 2012

what a great example for the kids studying politics. if you don't like your lessons or don't want to go to school, just run away. nice

TomYoung at 4:29 PM February 07, 2012

Hey just look up the history on the statue outside the Statehouse and you will find it honors the republicans that sat out 2 years to keep a vote back when Lincoln was President.

motz5192 at 4:18 PM February 07, 2012

if i or anybody else missed to much work , we would be fired. has to be penalty somehow.