Post by: dawhunt on February 28, 2009, 06:47:25 AM
New cca action alert ssb5127 prohibits citizens from gathering signatures
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Dear ,
Early in February, we warned you about Senate Bill 5127, an attempt to silence your voice in Washington's fisheries management by gutting the Fish and Wildlife Commission's authority to manage our fisheries. Despite your overwhelming opposition as shown by your 4,600 e-mails and letters, this dangerous bill has passed out of the Natural Resources Committee and was actually made worse.
Attached is a comprehensive summary of the specific changes Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5127 would enact. The goal of SSB 5127 is to take power from the people of the state and the Commission and centralize it in one committee of the Senate in order to better serve influential commercial fishing interests. These same interests are pushing this bill through so they can reverse the science and conservation-based approach of your current Fish and Wildlife Commissioners.
The vote of the people formed the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Not only would SSB 5127 end the Fish & Wildlife Commission as you know it, but the bill contains an emergency clause that prohibits citizens from gathering signatures to put it on the ballot for a vote of the people. Does this sound like they respect democracy? Are they looking out for you or the needs of the resource?
Do not allow this power grab by a select few succeed in undoing the Commission or your ability to have a say in the management of our fish and wildlife resources. You can sit by and watch, or you can make your voice be heard. Click on the link below to take action now!
Click the link below to log in and send your message:
http://www.votervoice.net/link/target/ccapnw295 005...
If the link doesn't work type it in this bill will sink us if it passes,its all gillnetter approved.
come on folks we've got to get the message we won't stand for this imagine what could happen if voter approval is done away with on bills.
NOT THE DEMOCRATIC WAY FOR SURE !!!!
Bob
Bob Dawson
Post by: sisu on February 28, 2009, 02:22:21 PM
http://www.washingtonvotes.org/2009-SB-5127
And here is the amended bill.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2009-10/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5127-S.pdf
Post by: dawhunt on March 01, 2009, 05:14:44 AM
http://www.votervoice.net/Core.aspx?AID=966&IssueID=16607&atid=13286&siteid=0&App=GAC&target=true&isVisited=true&targetID=29500596
Post by: dawhunt on March 02, 2009, 05:22:45 PM
I got a letter from Sen. Zarelli and Rep Ed Orcutt saying they are definatly against this bill and of course thanking for writeing them then i got this letter from CCA,I'm sure everyone that wrote in got one but it shows that writing in helps !!!
Bob
Dear Robert,
I'm writing to let you know that your participation in the recent CCA Call to Action is making a difference! I received a communication from Sen. Zarelli's office today informing that the Senator is with us in opposing SB 5127 and asking that I thank our members in his district that have contacted him. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Bryan Irwin
CCA Regional Executive Director
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Bob Dawson