Fyi- the GLL Kratom forum is private, but I want a lot of people to see this so it is posted in the general forum.
Last year, we won victories in several states and are in the process of trying to get Kratom decriminalized in Wisconsin.
Despite what the 'Red Pill' side of the Internet may suggest - activism seems to work. I've had several senators and congressmen write me back and vote against certain bills.
A bill is being introduced to ban Kratom in New York.
(You Don't Have to Be a New York Resident to Help!)
The legislation -
assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld&bn...otes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y
assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld&bn...otes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y
* most of the text below is credit to Susan Ash and Angela Ross, our friends at the American Kratom Association (www.americankratom.org), a non-profit group that we support and donate to.
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New York is the latest state to introduce legislation that would ban kratom at a state level. Assembly Bill A8670 sponsored by Assembly Member Aileen Gunther, and it's Senate Companion Bill S6345 sponsored by Senator David Carlucci, were introduced in January, 2016. Here's what you can do NOW to help keep kratom legal in New York.
THE PROCESS
These bills must work their way through committees in both chambers (the House, called the "Assembly" in NY, and the Senate), on their way to becoming law. It is unclear how many total committees the bills must travel through, but right now the Assembly Bill is in the Economic Development Committee, and the Senate Bill is in the Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. These may be the only two required committees, but we're still verifying the process. If the bills make it out of all required committees, they are then voted on, on the "Floor" of both chambers (meaning a public roll-call vote). If they win a majority vote in each, they move on to be signed into law by the Governor, with an effective date of January 1, 2017.
Last year we stopped bills in FL at the committee level and we're hoping to do the same in New York, but we can't do it without YOU, especially NEW YORK RESIDENTS.
SENDING E-MAILS - WHAT/WHO TO WRITE:
To the Honorable Members of the NY State Legislature regarding Bills A8670 and S6345,
My name is ________, I'm a __-year old _________ from _________ and I'd like to voice my concern about A8670 and S6345, two identical bills being reviewed at the committee level. Then BRIEFLY summarize:
- How you came to use kratom (did you learn about it in a chronic pain support group, etc?)
- What ailments you suffer, what treatments haven't worked (prescriptions, surgery, etc.), how long you've been dealing with your condition, how long you've been using kratom and how many/what medications you've been able to quit.
- What kratom means to you (has it given you your life back, have you gone back to work, can you play with your, exercise or travel, etc., something anecdotal about why kratom is important and should be available).
- Conclusion: Kratom is a safe alternative to pharmaceutical drugs with important medicinal uses and has changed my life, so I'm asking you to please vote against A8670 and S6345.
If you have questions about kratom, please visit www.americankratom.org.
Thank you for your time and service to the state.
Sincerely,
Sign Your Full Name
***Please be professional and polite, keeping it as short as possible. Their aides are probably reading these and the moment they notice anything irrational, disrespectful, or get lost due to length, they'll just move on.
Who Do I Email My Letter To?(Copy and Paste this List)
Scroll down on this page to find the list of New York congressmen to copy and paste to your gmail or other email.
All you have to do is copy and paste it into your email.
www.facebook.com/HappyHippoHerbals/posts...22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D
Last year, we won victories in several states and are in the process of trying to get Kratom decriminalized in Wisconsin.
Despite what the 'Red Pill' side of the Internet may suggest - activism seems to work. I've had several senators and congressmen write me back and vote against certain bills.
A bill is being introduced to ban Kratom in New York.
(You Don't Have to Be a New York Resident to Help!)
The legislation -
assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld&bn...otes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y
assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld&bn...otes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y
* most of the text below is credit to Susan Ash and Angela Ross, our friends at the American Kratom Association (www.americankratom.org), a non-profit group that we support and donate to.
--
New York is the latest state to introduce legislation that would ban kratom at a state level. Assembly Bill A8670 sponsored by Assembly Member Aileen Gunther, and it's Senate Companion Bill S6345 sponsored by Senator David Carlucci, were introduced in January, 2016. Here's what you can do NOW to help keep kratom legal in New York.
THE PROCESS
These bills must work their way through committees in both chambers (the House, called the "Assembly" in NY, and the Senate), on their way to becoming law. It is unclear how many total committees the bills must travel through, but right now the Assembly Bill is in the Economic Development Committee, and the Senate Bill is in the Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. These may be the only two required committees, but we're still verifying the process. If the bills make it out of all required committees, they are then voted on, on the "Floor" of both chambers (meaning a public roll-call vote). If they win a majority vote in each, they move on to be signed into law by the Governor, with an effective date of January 1, 2017.
Last year we stopped bills in FL at the committee level and we're hoping to do the same in New York, but we can't do it without YOU, especially NEW YORK RESIDENTS.
SENDING E-MAILS - WHAT/WHO TO WRITE:
To the Honorable Members of the NY State Legislature regarding Bills A8670 and S6345,
My name is ________, I'm a __-year old _________ from _________ and I'd like to voice my concern about A8670 and S6345, two identical bills being reviewed at the committee level. Then BRIEFLY summarize:
- How you came to use kratom (did you learn about it in a chronic pain support group, etc?)
- What ailments you suffer, what treatments haven't worked (prescriptions, surgery, etc.), how long you've been dealing with your condition, how long you've been using kratom and how many/what medications you've been able to quit.
- What kratom means to you (has it given you your life back, have you gone back to work, can you play with your, exercise or travel, etc., something anecdotal about why kratom is important and should be available).
- Conclusion: Kratom is a safe alternative to pharmaceutical drugs with important medicinal uses and has changed my life, so I'm asking you to please vote against A8670 and S6345.
If you have questions about kratom, please visit www.americankratom.org.
Thank you for your time and service to the state.
Sincerely,
Sign Your Full Name
***Please be professional and polite, keeping it as short as possible. Their aides are probably reading these and the moment they notice anything irrational, disrespectful, or get lost due to length, they'll just move on.
Who Do I Email My Letter To?(Copy and Paste this List)
Scroll down on this page to find the list of New York congressmen to copy and paste to your gmail or other email.
All you have to do is copy and paste it into your email.
www.facebook.com/HappyHippoHerbals/posts...22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D