ACTION ITEM:  House Bill 889 (HB889) needs your help!

FROM:  Pat Heck, Virginians for Justice    2/22/94

HB889, a hate crimes bill that was stripped of "sexual orientation" and
"gender" by the House of Delegates is to be considered by the Virginia
Senate.  They could hear testimony as soon as 2/23/94, but it is not
certain when they will vote. 

ACTION:  Call the your state senator and ask for a NO vote unless "sexual
orientation" is put back in.  Try to be specific so they know that you
support HB889 if the language is reinstated. 

Call 1-800-889-0229 to leave messages for your senator. The people
answering the phone sometimes ask only if you support or oppose
legislation, so be sure they record your comments about the bill's
language.  Call your senator's office directly if you don't want to rely
on message takers. (numbers available from Legislative Services at
804-786-6530)

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