Sounds to me like your opportunity for comment on the bill was simply a ceremonial formality, and those assembled already had their minds made up (or their votes bought and paid for) ... and your insightful, useful, and knowledgeable comments were a mere obstacle to their already-decided vote.<p>It's hilarious that, at the 11th hour, one politician gets scared that this thing might effect lawyers. Oh, the humanity! Only to be reassured, no, lawyers won't be affected, because, and I quote "um ... common sense ... um ... don't worry, no".<p>Of course lawyers wouldn't be affected by politicians' screwups. Professional courtesy and all.