[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Fw: [VWS] Urgent Action for Thurs., Jan 23 - Radio Bill in VA House

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FYSA for all VA residents:

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From: Ben Hofstatter <hofstatterbj at hotmail.com>
Date: On Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Subject: [VWS] Urgent Action for Thurs., Jan 23 - Radio Bill in VA House
To: VWS General Discussions <VWS-General at googlegroups.com>

> Hello,
>
> Apologies for the VERY short notice, but I just learned about these latest developments regarding VA Delegate Holly Seibold's amateur radio bill.
> It has been assigned to a subcommittee, and on Thursday afternoon, January 23, there will be time for public statements about the proposed legislation. The session should start around 2 or 2:30 pm, but no definite time on when her bill will be discussed.
>
> * Please consider drafting a statement to read in support of the bill, 1-2 minutes long, that describes the value of amateur radio as a hobby, how it serves the public interest, and the benefits of removing restrictions on hams who live in HOAs and condos.
>
> Here is the sign-up link to give a live statement: https://hodspeak.house.virginia.gov/submit_testimony?meeting_id=18151
>
> Unfortunately, some language remains in the draft bill that allows HOA covenants/founding documents to restrict hams. Delegate Seibold's staff is working to have these words removed. A revised version of the bill might appear prior to Thursday afternoon. I've attached the current draft.
>
> I do not have the room number where public statements will take place, but if you plan to drive to Richmond, you can reach out to her office for that information: 804-698-1012 or 804-698-1112.
>
> It is possible you may not get selected to speak - please keep this in mind if you are planning to travel and want to make your statement in person!!
>
> There are a number of bills on different topics to be heard by the subcommittee. Even though hers is second-to-last in the link, that doesn't necessarily mean the bills will be called in this order, I was told.
>
> Thank you for reading this, and please share with others who may be interested but might not have gotten the message.
>
> 73,
> Ben KF4WDD
> hofstatterBJ at hotmail.com
>
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