[ale] Please come: SB 315 Red Card Day at the Legislative Committee Meeting Thur. Mar. 22

[Scott M. Jones]

s/verbal/non-verbal/

I get tired sometimes.  :)


On 3/21/18 12:16 AM, Scott M. Jones wrote:
> On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee heard testimony
> which convinced them to postpone a final vote on SB 315 until Thursday,
> March 22nd, 10:00 a.m.  Several reasonable amendments were offered, but
> there was still resistance from the majority party to adopting any of them.
> 
> SB 315 is expected to pass in committee on Thursday, March 22, 10:00
> a.m., but we don't yet know with what amendments.  Some very reasonable
> amendments were offered in the Tuesday meeting, but the majority in the
> committee has been obstinate about sticking with their original wording.
> 
> The opportunity for testimony has passed, but we can still have polite,
> quiet verbal input.  The rules are simple, if the committee supports
> individual liberties and responsible security research, hold up a green
> card.  If not, hold up a red card.  (Let your conscience be your guide!)
>  This is the most we can do to continue to comment on our position in
> committee, and not get escorted out.  So please, pack the house, y'all.
> 
> 10 a.m., Thursday, March 22nd, Coverdell Legislative Office Building,
> room 406, 4th floor.  There is a security checkpoint; leave weapons at
> home.  Please wear business attire.  We will have colored cards
> available for your use.
> 
> See the video for pertinent debate starting around 56 minutes in:
> 
> https://livestream.com/accounts/19771755/events/7993559/videos/171992342
>