Let’s Make Phone Calls!!

 

Phone Calls to Legislators:

-          Follow-up phone calls before a hearing or a floor vote are always necessary (even if you’ve already talked to them)

-          Secretary’s count and tally calls and give the information to the legislator (so leave a message)

-          It is also ok to call when it is convenient for you, they will answer voice mail (nights & weekends)  

-          Be specific – name bill numbers, committee’s, and floor votes & ask them to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’

-          You may contact your Legislators either at their district office or at their Springfield office

-          All phone numbers are available on the Illinois General Assembly Web Site under “members” at: http://www.ilga.gov

-          Committee members are also listed on the web site, just click on “committees”

 

Legislation:

 

VOTE NO:

HB1148 – 16 & under Snowmobile helmet law has passed the house on a vote of 62-49-2.  It only lost by three votes, this means that we will have to make sure everyone gets a phone call in the Senate.  Please begin calling your Senators on Monday Morning.

 

VOTE YES:

SB-42 Punitive Damages – is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee March 1^st at 2:30 PM

 

SB-412 Seizure Bill – is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee March 1^st at 2:30 PM

 

HB-730 Punitive Damages – is scheduled to be heard in the House Local Government Committee March 2^nd at 2:00 PM

 

HB-934 Seizure Bill – is scheduled to be heard in the House Transportation Committee March 1^st at 2:00 PM

 

 

Don’t forget the Legislative Day and Reception March 9^th!!!!  They will appreciate being able to put your face with name and voice!

 

Keep your motor’s running…

Cheryl Pearre