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

[Jack Smith]

Joe,

They have not. They concern themselves with the national level. The legal
counsel is all volunteer, so they don't have a lot of extra bandwidth.
Jack KE4LWT
KE4LWT at gmail.com

On Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 9:23 AM Joe K <joek at 26xx.org> wrote:

>
> Jack,
>
> Has the ARRL legal team reviewed this and taken a formal position?
>
> https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1773739
>
> KD2HZG
> Joe Kalfa
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>
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> 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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