06/08/2020
MONDAY ACTION: call on Senator Jen Metzger to repeal 50-a! Info & script below.
Over the last week there have been so many calls/emails/tweets generated, so many chants & protest signs. The support and energy to & pass the rest of the is palpable throughout the state! We have built momentum but we aren't across the finish line yet - and the next few days are going to be critical. Zack Fink (NY1) has announced that the Assembly intends to return to session on Monday at noon & that 50-a may be on the docket. This Assembly reconvening is the first step towards passing legislation - so lets keep the outreach on , the Police STAT Act & the Bailey/Perry Special Prosecutor bill going.
Call Senator Jen Metzger at 845-344-3311
CALL Script for LEGISLATORS: Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I am calling to urge [LEGISLATORS NAME] to advocate for the legislature to reconvene & pass Senator Bailey and Assemblyman O'Donnell's bill to repeal 50-a (A2513/S3695) In light of the police violence that took place in New York this weekend, 50-a must be fully repealed - no modifications or amendments. Can we count on [LEGISLATOR'S NAME] to support the bill to fully repeal 50-a and ask Leadership to bring the Bailey/ODonnell bill to the floor & vote yes when it comes to the floor? Thank you!