On January 13, the Fourth Amendment Protection Act was introduced, which covers the information-sharing step of our 4-step plan to push back against NSA in the states. (read about it here) HB2421 was promptly referred to the House Committee on Judiciary the 14th where it will need to pass by majority vote before the full House can consider it.
Primary bill sponsor, Brett Hildabrand tweeted that a hearing is coming up soon. Support for the bill in the next 10 days is essential for its success.
Email brett.hildabrand@house.ks.gov written/oral testimony supporting 4th Amend. Protection Act. Hearing Jan. 28 @TenthAmendment @aclukansas
— Brett Hildabrand (@Brett4ks) January 16, 2014
HEARING DATE – 01-28-14
YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW. It doesn’t matter where in Kansas you live, take these actions today.
785-296-7692
2. Call the rest of the committee members. Again, be strong, but respectful. Urge each of them to take action to move the bill forward and vote YES on HB2421. If they do not commit to a YES vote, ask them why. If they’re undecided, let them know you’ll call back in a few days.
Rep. Lance Kinzer (R) 785-296-7692
Rep. Rob Bruchman (R) 785 296-7644
Rep. Janice Pauls (D) 785 296-7657
Rep. Steve Alford (R) 785 296-7656
Rep. John Barker (R) 785 296-7674
Rep. Steven Becker (R) 785 296-7674
Rep. John Carmichael (D) 785-296-7650
Rep. Marshall Christmann (R) 785 296-7640
Rep. Erin Davis (R) 785-296-6824
Rep. Keith Esau (R) 785 296-7631
Rep. Blaine Finch (R) 785 296-7655
Rep. Jim Howell (R) 785 296-7665
Rep. Russell Jennings (R) 785 296-7196
Rep. Mark Kahrs (R) 785 296-5593
Rep. Annie Kuether (D) 785 296-7669
Rep. Charles Macheers (R) 785 296-7675
Rep. Craig McPherson (R) 785 296-7695
Rep. Leslie Osterman (R) 785 296-7689
Rep. Emily Perry (D) 785 296-7669
Rep. Tom Phillips (R) 785 296-6014
Rep. John Rubin (R) 785 296-7690
Rep. Jim Ward (R) 785 296-7698
Rep. Brandon Whipple (D) 785 296-7366
3. Call Back – any NO or UNDECIDED – in 3-4 days. Ask if they’ve had a chance to review the legislation and what their opposition might be. Email us at info@offnow.org with any information you get.
4. on Twitter? Retweet
Support the #4thAmendment in #Kansas and resist #NSA! Pass #HB2421 by taking action HERE: http://t.co/ulqeIO2Utu #ksleg
— Nullify NSA (@NullifyNSA) January 18, 2014
5. Write a letter to the editor Look up your local newspaper and submit a letter to the editor voicing your support for HB2421. Following strong legal principles, it’s essential that Kansas no longer help the federal government spy on all of us. Passing HB2421 will start that process.
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