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

[Joe K]

Jack,

Has the ARRL legal team reviewed this and taken a formal position?

https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1773739

KD2HZG
Joe Kalfa




On Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 8:43 AM, Wade KK1ZZ via AlexandriaRadioClub <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 
> 
> FYSA for all VA residents:
> 
> ------- Forwarded Message -------
> 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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