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Dynasties: Symbol or System Change?
Two anti-dynasty bills propose vastly different futures: one regulates the schedule of power, the other breaks its cycle for good.
HB 6771 offers a symbolic fix. It bans relatives from holding office simultaneously but permits endless rotation—a father may pass a seat to a child, then a spouse, perpetuating the same surname in power. It ignores modern relationships like LGBTQ partners, cohabitation, and adoption, leaving gaping loopholes. Crucially, it lacks enforcement after an election; once a dynast is proclaimed, the fight ends. This bill manages the system but ensures its survival.
HB 5905 demands systemic change. It defines a dynasty as the concentration and perpetuation of power, outlawing all methods—succession, substitution, and party-list infiltration.
It covers de facto partners, same-sex relationships, and shared corporate assets. Most powerfully, it allows disqualification even after proclamation, creating a continuous enforcement mechanism. Backed by decades of data, this bill doesn’t just rearrange dynastic power—it aims to dismantle it.
Readers must look beyond bill titles and author pedigrees. Scrutinize the material differences: does a bill merely survive the system, or does it change it? Demand courage, not courtesy. True reform requires breaking the cycle, not just adjusting its timetable.
By: Gerard Joe Carillo
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