Reminder: HB 580 Testimony Submittal/Sign-up Today

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  • Some Guy

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    Oct 26, 2017
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    Reminder: Witness Signup is available today from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM for House Ways and Means Committee bill:

    House Bill 580, Election Law – Polling Sites – Firearms Prohibitions

    This bill will be heard by the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, February 21st.

    The Maryland General Assembly allows the public to submit their favorable or unfavorable opinions as part of the hearing. The public can:

    • Submit written testimony,
    • Appear for oral testimony (in-person or by Zoom),
    • Submit written testimony and appear for oral testimony, or
    • Voice a favorable or unfavorable opinion without testimony.
    In order for you to submit an opinion or testimony on any proposed legislation, including this Bill, you must first set up a MYMGA account. To set up an account, go to the MGA website here: Home Page

    Then, click on the "MYMGA" button on the upper right corner of the page. Then follow the steps to set up your account.


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    The period for requesting in-person and the submittal of written testimony is from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM on Friday, February 17th. If by 3:00 PM you have not indicated a favorable or unfavorable opinion, submitted written testimony, or requested to appear in person for live testimony we will be out of luck. If you want to make your voice heard please set up your MYMGA account and speak your opinion ASAP.

    Note: Testimony is not recorded until you click the "Save" button.

    Remember: You do not have to sign up for oral or written testimony to voice your opinion. You can also simply use your MYMGA account simply vote FAVORABLE or UNFAVORABLE depending on the bill.

    If you have already created an
    account and are logged in this Witness Signup link will jump right to witness sign-up.

    Please visit Maryland Shall Issue
    Testimony Tips page if you need more information on signing up, or the main page Maryland Shall Issue for the bill tracker.

    https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/legislation-tracker/bill-tracker

    Note the Committee Drop-down menu can be used to focus in on the Senate or House Committees.

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    Please remember that your testimony is not recorded until you click the "Save" button.

    You can return and edit your responses until the end of the signup window at 3:00 PM.
     

    Some Guy

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Oct 26, 2017
    1,038
    Thanks to those that voiced their opinion, submitted testimony or requested to appear in person next Tuesday. Have a great weekend.
     

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