Feb. 6 - Annapolis - SB 281 Hearings

6-Pack · Jan 23, 2013

This was posted in another thread, but I wanted to make sure everyone gets the message:

1:00 P.M.

SB 228 Sen Frosh, et Criminal Law - Use of Handgun in Crime of Violence
al or Felony - Statute of Limitations
SB 266 Sen Frosh, et Rgltd Firearms - Database - Applications for
al Dealer's Lic - Rcd Keeping and Reporting Reqmts
SB 281 The Pres Firearm Safety Act of 2013
(Admin), et al

Unfortunately, I can't get out of work this day

RLBosley · Jan 23, 2013

Local is :
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE
Senator Brian E. Frosh, Chair
Senator Lisa A. Gladden, Vice Chair

2 East Miller Senate Building, 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
(410-841-3623 | 301-858-3623 )

2AHokie · Jan 23, 2013

What time do we need to get there?

I need to put in my request for time off. I don't want to waste time off, but I don't want to miss out on getting in to testify either.

erwos · Jan 23, 2013

I await instructions from MSI, but the 6th is a good day for me.

Robert · Jan 23, 2013

I'm in

fogman · Jan 23, 2013

Just say the word, and I'll be there.

frozencesium · Jan 23, 2013

3 bills that day, hearing starts at 1pm. Chances are it'll be the last one, but you never know...Frosh is trying to get this through quickly (which is why it's scheduled 2 days before the rally in Annapolis), so he may flip the script.

-Be polite.
-Be factual.
-Dress appropriately (dress to impress).
-DO NOT use unsubstantiated numbers/figures...provide credible sources.
-DO NOT fall back on emotional responses/arguments
-Submit written testimony when you sign up (provides paper trail and if you keep a copy, gives you reference material while testifying)
-Be prepared to wait, a lot.

I'm sure I missed a few things, others will chime in...

6-Pack · Jan 23, 2013

Anyone think I could haul ass out of Baltimore around 3:30 and make it in time to testify?

RLBosley · Jan 23, 2013

2AHokie said:
What time do we need to get there?

I need to put in my request for time off. I don't want to waste time off, but I don't want to miss out on getting in to testify either.

From the legislature site:

Anyone wishing to testify on any bill must sign the witness register before 12:45 p.m. If you have written testimony, please submit 20 copies to the staff for distribution by 12:00 p.m. The order that bills are listed on the schedule is not necessarily the order in which they will be heard. Materials submitted for the Committee's consideration should not include plastic covers, binders or other materials that cannot be easily re-used or recycled.

So looks like noon would be a good time to get there? I'm not really sure - new to all this.

DOM · Jan 23, 2013

I have jury duty. If I can get out of it, I will go. I can move clients and almost anything else, but I already moved it once.

-Z/28- · Jan 23, 2013

Figures they'd push it in before the rally. This is just the committee hearing to get it into the General Assembly right? Where do our chances of stopping it look best? Here or in the full assembly?

mtb · Jan 23, 2013

I already took off work for 2/8, so I doubt I'll be able to take off 2/6 unfortunately. I'll certainly try though, but more just to be there than to speak; I'll leave the public speaking to someone from here who's going and is good at it.

LJPete · Jan 23, 2013

Crap. I was planning to go to this but I have an all day team meeting. I will be monitoring this thread and will head up if the hearings run long into the night to provide my support. Can some one periodically post updates on the 6th with progress? That way folks like me know if it is worthwhile to make the drive if it's after 5:00PM

Hopalong · Jan 23, 2013

I may be able to make this. Making both this and the 8th will be tricky though.

MDFF2008 · Jan 23, 2013

Hopalong said:
I may be able to make this. Making both this and the 8th will be tricky though.

This is more important.

teratos · Jan 23, 2013

Hopalong said:
I may be able to make this. Making both this and the 8th will be tricky though.

Agree strongly with gprimr1, this is Waaaaay more important.

Kashmir1008 · Jan 23, 2013

Going to both. I will testify. Is 5 minutes ok, what about 25? I have a lot on my mind.

ChrisD · Jan 23, 2013

Will having numbers of supporters at the hearing, those that are not speaking be beneficial? I can probably make both, but would not feel comfortable testifying.

-Z/28- · Jan 23, 2013

Just curious, do they only allow "x" number of people into the hearing, or can we line the halls and essentially filibuster them?

Boondock Saint · Jan 23, 2013

Kashmir1008 said:
Going to both. I will testify. Is 5 minutes ok, what about 25? I have a lot on my mind.

You'll need to be brief. It's going to be a long day. You're technically allowed three minutes, I think, but most take less than their allotted time.

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