WHAT YOU CAN DO TO TAKE ACTION
EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATORS:
EMAIL ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE (PHC) ASKING THEM TO
NOT MOVE HB 5044 FORWARD.
Email
addresses below in link - you can copy and paste them all from the
document and send just one email. SUBJECT LINE: STOP HB 5044, KILL HB
5044, or OPPOSE HB 5044. IF any of these people on PHC are your personal
legislators, please email them separately and tell them you expect
them, as their constituent, to not move this forward. This should NOT be
your testimony but just a quick email. Please do not abbreviate religious exemption as RE in your emails. PLEASE HAVE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DO THIS TOO!
EMAIL YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL LEADERS:
email any and all school leaders and teachers you may know asking them to
OPPOSSE HB 5044
SEND
THIS LETTER TO ALL PRINCIPALS, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS AND
SUPERINTENDENTS. BE CERTAIN TO READ IT FIRST SO THAT YOU DO NOT
COPY AND PASTE THE SECTIONS YOU SHOULD NOT!
WRITE TESTIMONY TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE:
EMAIL ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE (PHC) ASKING THEM TO
NOT MOVE HB 5044 FORWARD.
Write YOUR TESTIMONY and EMAIL IT TO phtestimony@cga.ct.gov by 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, 2/19 UNLESS you will be there to deliver 1 copy to the clerk by 8:30 a.m. that day.
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
INFORMATION ABOUT HB 5044
THIS IS THE BILL
TO REMOVE OUR
RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION
A complete downloadable PDF document of the actual bill (HB 5044) being proposed.
DOWNLOAD BILLTHIS IS THE
BREAKDOWN
OF THE BILL
This is an easy-to-follow breakdown of the bill that is easy to understand. You can also easily print and share!
DOWNLOAD DOCDon't let our legislators take our parental rights away.
PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday 2/19/20
Now is the time to get in touch with everyone in your circle from family to friends and even people that do things for you such as your mailman, neighbor, handyman, basically anyone you know to join our fight! This is far beyond a vaccine issue, this is an all out assault on your religious, parental, and human rights. We need everyone to step up and bring BODIES to the capitol on Wednesday 2/19. If there was ever a day to take off from work, this is it!
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE- Thousands are expected to be at the capitol!
- Consider carpooling or using rideshare or even public transportation.
- Parking Garages outside of the city - Crossroads Plaza and Blue Back Square, West Hartford
- Parking can be found by clicking on this link Parking in Hartford.
- Street parking – don’t forget to pay the meter: Capitol Avenue, Trinity Street, Elm Street, Trumbull Street
- Parking Lots
Jewell StreetArtspace Hartford – 70 spaces, 9 minute walk
West Street Lot – 155 spaces, 11 minute walk
Hilton Lot – 292 spaces, 12 minute walk
Goodwin Square Garage – 319 spaces, 12 minute walk
Spruce Street Lot – 210 spaces, 13 minute walk
Plan to be in Hartford at the Legislative Office Building ALL DAY. Pack everything you will need including water, snacks, food, extra clothing, and activities for you and your children. Bring portable chargers, batteries, and electronics.
Business casual or professional attire is recommended. Assume you are going on the job interview of your life if you plan to testify. Try to wear signage such as buttons or stickers.
We all have the same goal in mind so remember: we are on the same team! We are protecting our rights and our children's rights as well as those of our fellow citizens. Check your emotions and strive to achieve the goal you set out to achieve. Be strong, confident, and humble. Keep in mind that we are trying to convey a specific message to legislators as eloquently and calmly as possible.
Please refrain from voicing your anger and frustrations to legislators. It will not help our overall cause. See TALKING POINTS above.
Obey the law! Capitol Police have a job to do like the rest of us. They are always understanding and hospitable to those entering with good intentions. Be on your best behavior and represent our cause in the most excellent way possible. Be conscious of your interactions with officers and show them the same respect you want in return.
Your children will most likely remember their experience on this day for a long time. It is exciting for them to participate in history. Please make sure you take care of your children by giving them materials to stay engaged all day - it will be a long one. Let them know the rules ahead of time and ask them to be on their best behavior. The day will be what you make it for them. They need to stay hydrated, fed, and occupied.
HOW TO IDENTIFY MEDIA
Media will be wearing a press badge around their neck, carrying a video camera, regular camera and/or a notepad and pen.
WHAT TO SAY TO THE MEDIA
If
you plan to speak to the media, please be prepared by reviewing our tip
sheet. If you are interviewed by the media, stick to brief, factual
statements that cannot be edited. Whenever possible, have someone you
know record the interview. Their microphones are always recording - you
are NEVER off the record.
MESSAGING
Our messaging is critical. We will not tolerate censorship or coercion any longer.
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