I agree. Just make sure you (not just you, but everyone) proofread (or have someone else) it before you send it. Nothing worse than seeing someone with a good point not be able to explain themself through broken sentences and words.
Dear Representative __________________,
I was most disheartened to learn that HB 1048 did not receive a vote in committee, however I am told that some of the language from this excellent bill may still find its way to a committee hearing. As you will recall, HB 1048 ended the prohibition on law-abiding, peaceable citizens who go armed having their firearms in their locked vehicles at "school" buildings. It also eliminated the "roaming school zone", both areas of the law that threaten to make criminals, felons at that, of citizens who have no wish or intent to do anything other than not be a victim of a criminal.
I ask that when this is brought to a committee on which you serve, or when it is brought to the full House, that you vote to pass this language and protect good citizens from being victimized by the very law that is supposed to be protecting them.
Most sincerely, and with thanks,
(signed)
OK... Guys, the fight is apparently not over. There is a second chance to make a difference, at least with the language of HB 1048. The bill itself is dead, and there's nothing that can be done about that, however, some of the language might be seen again.
I just got in from work and read my PMs. I have one from my contact in Indy, who tells me that we have an ally in Rep. Jud McMillin, who has taken this battle and made it his own as well as that of Rep. Lucas (by which I mean that they are fighting for it to pass, side by side.) I don't have any details to give, but if you didn't write before and wish you had, you have a chance to redeem yourself. If you did write (or call) before, you can still do so and hopefully get the good language of HB 1048 through this year.
Guys, this is not a chance that happens often. Take it when it comes your way, grab on with both hands and don't let go till it has the Governor's signature on it.
That's my version of it. As usual, please don't copy it verbatim, but add your own thoughts in the same spirit; your own "thumbprint", as it were.
And, since some were reluctant to post it publicly before, just drop me a PM when you send yours. I promise on my honor that I will not divulge any names without permission. I just want a count as to how many letters are going from here to the Capitol.
Thanks, all.
Blessings,
Bill
You can count on me bor! Can you please post a list of the specific reps we need to contact for this? Hell I'll contact all of them if I need to. Thanks!
Who needs to receive the Email's this time? I'm new to this. Drop me a link, ill send the Emails first thing in the morning
Bill,OK... Guys, the fight is apparently not over. There is a second chance to make a difference, at least with the language of HB 1048. The bill itself is dead, and there's nothing that can be done about that, however, some of the language might be seen again.
I just got in from work and read my PMs. I have one from my contact in Indy, who tells me that we have an ally in Rep. Jud McMillin, who has taken this battle and made it his own as well as that of Rep. Lucas (by which I mean that they are fighting for it to pass, side by side.) I don't have any details to give, but if you didn't write before and wish you had, you have a chance to redeem yourself. If you did write (or call) before, you can still do so and hopefully get the good language of HB 1048 through this year.
Guys, this is not a chance that happens often. Take it when it comes your way, grab on with both hands and don't let go till it has the Governor's signature on it.
That's my version of it. As usual, please don't copy it verbatim, but add your own thoughts in the same spirit; your own "thumbprint", as it were.
And, since some were reluctant to post it publicly before, just drop me a PM when you send yours. I promise on my honor that I will not divulge any names without permission. I just want a count as to how many letters are going from here to the Capitol.
Thanks, all.
Blessings,
Bill
Start here to determine the contact information of your representative:
Indiana General Assembly - 2014 Session
That would be a start. Until we know what committee and what Bill this would be attached to, you'd be guessing I'm guessing.