Opposition lawmakers have voted to fast-track a motion condemning Premier Cho
Jung-tai (卓榮泰) following his refusal to countersign youth savings and other
legislation.

The TPP proposed the motion, accusing the DPP administration of "repeatedly
abusing authority under the Constitution" to invalidate legislation passed by
lawmakers.

With support from the KMT, the proposal skipped committee review and moved
directly to a second reading, setting up a potential vote as soon as next
month.

Cho said on Monday that he won't countersign the Special Act on Taiwan Future
Accounts and an amendment to the Cable Radio and Television Act.

Without the premier's signature, the president can't formally promulgate the
laws.

This tactic had never been used to kill legislation before Cho used it last
year. He's now used in on at least 7 bills passed by the opposition
legislature.

The motion to censure the premier is symbolic -- with no binding force or
statutory authority.

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