Testify Against The Political Machine's Power Grab!
Want to see how democracy dies in darkness? Look no further than the new redistricting bill. In this proposed bill, lawfully elected district committees (the committees that decide the endorsed democratic candidates) are replaced with handpicked committees selected by the entrenched, conservative party—with the explicit mission of blocking progressives from winning power in our state. If passed, this bill could drastically affect elections in our state. If you care about a fair democratic process in Rhode Island, sign up to testify against this legislation!
***The House hearing for this bill (H7323) will be held on Monday, February 7th at 4:00 PM.***
INSTRUCTIONS TO TESTIFY:
1. Testimony via phone or in person: the deadline to register to testify is 4:00 pm the day prior to the hearing. To register, complete this FORM and indicate on the form if you are testifying via phone or in person. If you are testifying via phone, the committee will call you when it is time to for you to testify. If you are testifying in person, you can come to Room 35 at the State House (82 Smith St.) and deliver your testimony to the committee. Remember a mask!
2. Submit written testimony: written testimony can be submitted as a PDF to HouseStateGovernmentandElections@rilegislature.gov. Indicate your name, bill number, and viewpoint (for/against/neither) at top of message. It should be submitted no later than three (3) hours prior to the beginning of the hearing.
***The Senate hearing for this bill (S2162) will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the end of session.***
INSTRUCTIONS TO TESTIFY (only virtual)
1. Testimony via phone: the deadline to register to testify is 4:00 pm the day prior to the hearing. To register, complete this FORM. The committee will call you when it is time to for you to testify.
2. Submit written testimony: written testimony can be submitted as a PDF to slegislation@rilegislature.gov. Indicate your name, bill number, and viewpoint (for/against/neither) at top of message. It should be submitted no later than three (3) hours prior to the beginning of the hearing.
