GOPers Persuade Virginia Dem To Resign In Effort To Block Medicaid Expansion [View all]

[dixiegrrrrl]

Republicans in Virginia have reportedly persuaded state Sen. Phillip P. Puckett (D) to resign
and accept a prestigious job offer, giving the GOP a slim majority in the state Senate that would allow it to block Medicaid expansion.

Puckett is expected to announce his resignation Monday, The Washington Post reported.
Three people familiar with the plan told the Post that Puckett would accept a job as deputy director of the state tobacco commission, while his daughter would be on track for appointment to a judgeship.

Puckett’s resignation would give Republicans a 20-19 advantage in the state Senate. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) was counting on Senate support for Medicaid expansion, as the Republican-controlled House of Delegates has remained opposed to it.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/report-philip-puckett-resigning-virginia-gop-medicaid

isn't some sort of law that applies to this open case of bribery?