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Red Light Camera Ban Attached to Transportation Bill, Make It Stick!!!

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Yesterday, Senator Lembke introduced an amendment to HB2111 to include a statewide ban on Red Light Cameras, the amendment passed 23-8.

Senator Lembke asked for a roll-call vote so we know who stands where on this issue:

YEAS:
Barnitz – (573) 751-2108
Bartle – (573) 751-1464
Callahan – (573) 751-3074
Champion – (573) 751-2583
Clemens – (573) 751-4008
Crowell – (573) 751-2459
Cunningham – (573) 751-1186
Dempsey – (573) 751-1141
Engler – (573) 751-3455
Goodman – (573) 751-2234
Green – (573) 751-2420
Griesheimer – (573) 751-3678
Lager – (573) 751-1415
Lembke – (573) 751-2315
Mayer – (573) 751-3859
Pearce – (573) 751-2272
Purgason – (573) 751-1882
Ridgeway – (573) 751-2547
Rupp – (573) 751-1282
Schmitt – (573) 751-2853
Scott – (573) 751-8793
Shoemyer – (573) 751-7852
Stouffer – (573) 751-1507

NAYS:
Bray – (573) 751-2514
Days – (573) 751-4106
Keaveny – (573) 751-3599
McKenna – (573) 751-1492
Shields – (573) 751-9476
Vogel – (573) 751-2076
Wilson – (573) 751-9758
Wright-Jones – (573) 751-2606

ABSENT:
Justus – (573) 751-2788
Nodler – (573) 751-2306
Schaefer – (573) 751-3931

However, HB2111 still has to make it through the Senate Government Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee and then go back to the House and probably a conference committee before it finally passes, and each step carries the possibility that this anti-RLC provision could be stripped, so we’re not done quite yet.

While I appreciate all the Senators who voted in favor of this amendment–and of course Senator Lembke for his tireless fight against Red Light Cameras–it was very nice to see Bill Stouffer vote “YEA” on the amendment. Senator Stouffer, as chair of the Transportation Committee, is key to making sure that this provision stays in the final bill. So while I plan on calling all of the Senators that voted “YEA” and thanking them for their vote, I will be sure to thank Senator Stouffer especially and let him know that I noticed and appreciated his support for this very important measure, and I encourage others to do the same.

I’ll keep everyone updated on the progress of this bill, and if anyone has anything to add to this or any other suggestions on how we might keep this provision in the final bill, please let me know and I will be sure to spread it around. Thanks!

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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

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New News from Lawrence

Monday, December 15th, 2008
Hello friends ~
More news out of Lawrence!!
I met with Americans For Prosperity and really like their practical approach and DATA they have on the highway system. They talked about Lawrence’s “T” bus system and the funds that are essentially being misused. We will have a surplus of 2 million dollars, if I remember right. Soooo….where is that money going??
Meanwhile, I’m going to focus more on the city commission here — just try and attend a few of their mtgs and get an idea of how the process works if nothing else! These mtgs are open to the public — more people can do the same thing in their own communites. GET INVOLVED – it’s the difference between freedom and more gov’t slavery.
Topeka is holding a C4L meeting that I reeeaallly want to attend; again, it’s all about building the intrastate network across Kansas!! If you’re in the area, please join in!! We’ve got to be more involved also with the state legislative process, and Topeka members are VITAL to this effort.
This is probably my last little post until after the Christmas holiday. I’m taking some time to step back and regroup, myself. Read one or two books and get educated as best as possible. Times are changing quickly – if we can build an integrated, intra-state network, we can tackle issues much more smoothly and get word/education spread faster than ever. Freedom of information will be key in 2009, as well as CONNECTIONS with people. Get to know your neighbors! Sugar cookies are great conversation-starters ; )
I wish you all a merry Christmas and happy (or, at least survivable…) New Year in 2009. Keep that inner fire – the revolution continues :)  In freedom,

Sally

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