Action Alert: Passage of HB 70 would allow Kentuckians to change our constitution to restore the vote automatically to ex-offenders.

update for Project RESTORE H.O.P.E.

From Katrina Byrnes

Kentucky Alliance Agianst Racial and Political Repression

 

The bill passed the House 80 Yeas 14 Nays

but we are not in the clear yet...

 

HB 70 would need to get on the fast track for passage. It needs to begin getting "readings", three of which are required. The first reading must take place today, in order to get three readings in by day 60, April 15. So, please ask your constituencies to begin calling the legislative message line - 800 372 7181 and leaving this message for Senators Williams and Kelly"

 

You could say :

"Senator, please fast track HB 70 by giving the bill its first reading today. It is important that those who have returned to society after paying their debt for breaking the law be allowed to vote automatically. Passage of HB 70 would allow Kentuckians to change our constitution to restore the vote automatically to ex-offenders. Thank you."