Do you think it's worthwhile for out of state women to make these phone calls? I happen to know a large group of women we can call on across the country--LOL!
Posted on 01/26/2006 11:35:00 AM PST by Ladysmith
Madison - 01.26.06
After a very short debate, the state Senate voted to override Governor Doyle's veto of the Personal Protection Act. The vote was 23 to 10, one more than was needed.
The only Republican voting to sustain Doyle's veto was Senator Luther Olsen.
Democrats voting to override the veto were Senators Julie Lassa, Russ Decker, Bob
Wirch, Jeff Plale and Roger Breske.
Please take a few minutes to call these brave Democratic legislators to thank them for their vote. Their contact information is:
Senator Russ Decker (608) 266-2502
sen.decker@legis.state.wi.us
Senator Julie Lassa (608) 266-3123
sen.lassa@legis.state.wi.us
Senator Bob Wirch (888) 769-4724
sen.wirch@legis.state.wi.us
Senator Roger Breske (800) 334-8773
sen.breske@legis.state.wi.us
Senator Jeff Plale (608) 266-7505
sen.plale@legis.state.wi.us
We still face a tough fight in the Assembly, where Representatives John Steinbrink and Terry Van Akkeren have not yet committed to a veto override. The Assembly may vote as early as next Tuesday on the override, so it's important to keep the pressure on.
If you haven't already contacted Van Akkeren and Steinbrink, please do so. If you know anyone who hasn't contacted them, please urge them to do so. This is especially important if you know anyone in Sheboygan (Van Akkeren's district) or southeastern Kenosha county (Steinbrink's district).
The contact information for these two senators is:
Representative John Steinbrink (608) 266-0455
rep.steinbrink@legis.state.wi.us
Representative Terry Van Akkeren (608) 266-0656
rep.vanakkeren@legis.state.wi.us
The Assembly vote is the last step. It's there where we will win or lose.
Let's win!
As soon as the Assembly vote is scheduled, we'll alert you.
Thanks,
The Wisconsin Concealed Carry Association
Do you think it's worthwhile for out of state women to make these phone calls? I happen to know a large group of women we can call on across the country--LOL!
Different people from the Senate and Assembly have mentioned their surprise every time they learn of women who want this bill to become law. So we have a real chance to influence them! Please politely remind them that we are law-abiding women (and men!) who will take this responsiblity very seriously.
I don't know if our Assembly would brush it off by trying to say Wisconsin women don't want this bill. Darn thing is, we don't have a friggin' option right now - we are simply not allowed to carry. So it might be good that they heard from other women who really appreciate being able to carry in their states.
Post #22, dear! :o)
You nut! I missed that the first time around! LOL!
I just kept my e-mails simple and to the point. "Thanks. I appreciate your vote today. Blah, blah, blah."
But I sent it on my "work-stationery e-mail" so it shows that I am a Wisconsin Woman Business Owner. :)
P.S. And I know in my previous post I said it now goes to the House, but I know it goes to the Assembly. Duh.
Yeah, that House and Assembly thing gets by me, too! LOL!
NOW--Override his veto on voter IDs.
Great news!
However......
"The only Republican voting to sustain Doyle's veto was Senator Luther Olsen."
Luther......you got some 'splaining to do....
I wonder if these Demoncrats realize that people like me, as far away as Kalifornia, will be looking forward to supporting pro-gun alternatives to anyone voting against Wisconsin concealed-carry?
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