February 15, 2012
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State Resolution Count Now 7
Seven
states are now considering the PRA resolution: Georgia, Mississippi,
Pennsyl-vania, Michigan, Minnesota, Wyoming, & Kansas! (Resolutions
have been adopted already in LA, SD, ID, MT and FL.) Visit ParentalRights.org/ resolution for details. |
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Legislative Update: PRA On the Move
Support
for the Parental Rights Amendment continues to grow across the country,
and is finding a voice in the states through state resolutions. Two
particular challenges came to a head yesterday, and I am excited to
share the outcomes with you.
First, HCR 11
in Michigan faced its first hurdle in the form of the House Committee
on Families, Children, and Seniors, where a representative of the ACLU
opposed the measure in a hearing last week. The last thing mentioned
before the committee voted in their executive session yesterday was a
reminder that the ACLU opposed the resolution. Nevertheless, the final
vote to pass it out of committee with recommendation was 8 ayes, 0 nays,
1 pass (present but not voting). So despite ACLU opposition, Michigan is a giant step closer to calling on Congress to propose the Parental Rights Amendment.
Second, Wyoming’s budget session convened on Monday, and HJ 3
was to be introduced yesterday. The challenge, however, is that
introducing a non-budget item during the budget session requires a 2/3
vote to suspend the rules – just to allow for the resolution to be
considered.
Thankfully, HJ 3 did receive the requisite votes to be sent to the House Labor, Health, & Social Services Committee
for consideration during this term. (Wyoming residents are urged to be
on the lookout for alerts in the weeks ahead, as this very fast-moving
session will conduct and conclude all business by March 9.)
We continue to watch resolutions in Georgia, Minnesota,
Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Mississippi, as well – and we expect a
resolution in North Carolina when their legislature convenes in May. Visit parentalrights.org/resolution for the status of a resolution in your state.
We are also continuing to monitor favorable bills in New
Hampshire and a dangerous bill in Washington state that we alerted you
about earlier (if you live in one of those states). There is no new news
as yet, but when there is, we will let you know.
Through your ongoing support and our combined vigilance, we
are having a positive impact in the battle to preserve our American
heritage for the next generation. Together, we will win the war to
protect children by empowering parents through passage of the Parental
Rights Amendment!
(If you can donate to further this vital cause, please do so here.)
Sincerely,
Michael Ramey
Director of Communications & Research |
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