Delegate Abbitt, Patron of HB3077 (Reduces helmet violations to $25), has asked that each of us call the consituent phone number and leave a message asking support of HB3077.
If your Senator is on the Senate Transportation Committee, it is crucial you call and also recruit as many people as you can to call from your district.
If your Senator is not on the Senate Transportation Committee, call and ask that he/she speak with the Senate Transportation Committee members and ask them to support HB3077.
This process is very simple. The toll free number for the constituent line is 800-889-0229. You won't have to make an elaborate speech - you are just leaving a message for your Senator. Simply identify yourself as a constituent and supply your Senator's name. If your Senator is on the Transportation Committee, simply state that you support HB3077 and ask that the Senator vote "yes" to this bill in committee. If your Senator is not a member of the committee, simply state that you support HB3077 and request that your Senator speak with committee members and ask them to vote "yes" to this bill in committee.
Here is the list of the Senate Transportation Committee members:
Williams (Chairman), Houck, Miller, Marsh, Newman, Watkins, Puckett, Rerras, Wagner, Blevins, Deeds, O'Brien, Bell, Devolites Davis, McDougle
Not sure who your Senator is? Find them here http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform
Here is the short description of HB3077 - Provides for a $25 civil penalty for the conviction of a motorcyclist who fails to wear a helmet. You can read the full text here http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?071+ful+HB3077
Let's light up those phone lines! Spread the word!
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Penny Adams
Virginia Freedom Riders - Legislative Officer
