What's happening at the State Capitol and how to get involved

As I mentioned in the last post, our state legislature is back in session. Please, sign onto Request to Speak so you can weigh into environmental bills (some very bad) while they are still in committee. Does it make a difference? Sometimes. I have seen committee members - who were on the fence on a bill - ask to see the request to speak comments. Sometimes our support is enough to empower them to do the right thing. In the coming days, I will be sending out more request to speak actions. To stay involved, please sign up now. It may take a day or two because someone has to sign you up at the Capitol. Here's the link to have someone sign you up for Request to Speak.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdjBMoAJrjHD57GGegmdUCKAowcr93K4vQA6a7_AjyElBtrQ/viewform 

DIRECTIONS FOR REQUEST TO SPEAK. It's really easy once you've done it once or twice. It only takes a couple of minutes to weigh in on a bill - once you've got it. 

http://desktopactivisttucson.blogspot.com/2018/03/request-to-speak-time.html

Another way to support environmental bills at the state legislature is to attend Environmental Day at the Capitol.  (Either on Zoom or in person.) 

Please, find the link to RSVP below.  The Sierra Club will send you one-sheets on each of the bills they are lobbying for so you can prepare.  They also have a Zoom meeting before the event - if you need more information. 

Environmental Day at the Capitol 

Wednesday, Feb 9 

 hybrid event. RSVP here

https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002FwnfAAC&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Environmental%20Day%20at%20the%20Capitol!@33.448097,-112.097024

One last point on reaching out to your legislators. They have so much on their plates, that they aren't always aware of what is in certain bills. I've found that some legislators appreciate a friendly heads up.