HB 187 Circled AGAIN!!!

On Friday, 3/6/09 HB 187 was circled, yet again, for the 3rd time.

The House re-convenes on Monday 3/9/09 @ 9am for debate.

(Fast forward the first quarter)

Another list of rivers was added, for a grand total of (41). Representative’s Draxler’s amendment was shot down. Representative Powell spoke with passion, respect and duty to the people of Utah, and it is very clear our voices were heard. Please let Powell and Draxler know we also hear them, loud and clear; please pass along a thank you and positive email/phone call.  Let them know we (public) stand behind them, as they stand behind us (public).

Brief recap of Representative Powell’s sincere honest speech

  • Navigability standard in the bill is “erroneous, it is irrelevant, it is redundant and it is not well defined in the Bill”
  • More time needed to “Listen, deliberate, and draft” and repeat.
  • Huge Policy Change of a Century if Representative Draxler’s amendment fails.
  • “Tourism industry is threatened to take a big hit by this Bill”
  • “Cried when he read emails from people who got involved for the first time and because of their voice, this bill was voted down and here we are voting for it again”.
  • “The Bill cannot go forward without Draxler’s Amendment.”
  • The constituents are now the special interest groups.

RIGHT NOW

  • CALL YOUR REPESENTAIVE
  • CALL THE GOVERNORS OFFICE!! – This is important. Leave a message “I’m against HB 187″.
    • 801-538-1000
      800-705-2464
      Fax 801-538-1528

Please note – BE CIVIL AND RESPECTFUL – While we all recognize that this is a “hot button” topic, it is important to remember that we are trying to acquire allies; not enemies. There are a variety of ways to convey your concerns about an issue without resorting to demeaning, crude, or offensive tones.

Advertisement