The 74th Oregon Legislative Assembly convenes in Salem January 8th, 2007.
Now is the time to start thinking about how we can all make a difference. Let's not forget the ABATE Mission Statement:
A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon promotes motorcycle awareness, education, safety and liberty through community involvement and legislative action.
It's not hard to help. First of all, be aware! Don't just talk about "those guys in Salem." Know who they are, and what issues they are voting on. Don't hesitate to call their offices or write letters to express your opinions. That's what they're there for, to represent you. They can't do a very good job of that if they don't know what you think. And finally, if you care about your rights as a rider, stay active! Take part in ABATE and in BikePAC of Oregon. If you don't, who will?
As always, information on the issues will be updated on the Pending Legislation page. Information on how to contact your senators and representatives can be found on the Elected Officials page.
It's easy to let your voice be heard. It's free. Contact them now, and let them know how you feel about the issues. Or don't whine about what they do to you later.
Information on finding your Legislative District or the names of your Legislators can be found by clicking the Reference link at the top of this page. For contact information on your elected officials click on the Elected Officials link at the top of this page. Also, be sure to check out the DO's & DON'Ts of LOBBYING.
A.I.M. would like to know. Information is collected to be presented to state and federal legislators as well as police or DOT administrators. The purpose is to ensure appropriate lawmaking and reasonable enforcement. Click here for a form.
The Legislative Handbook is now available for download here. Please refer to it often, and keep it civil. This book should help with that, as well as avoiding the alligators often associated with Salem.
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