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Urgent Action Alert - Ban-the Box!

Date: 
Thursday, March 25, 2010

The deadline for the Ban-the-Box bill to be voted out of the Judiciary Committee is Monday the 29th of March so please call the Co-Chairs of Judiciary Committee Senator McDonald and Representative Lawlor, at 860-240-0530 now and urge them to bring HB5523 up for a vote!

 

 


Here's a simple script you can use when you call

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Hi, my name is ________________________. I live in __________, CT. I support House Bill 5523 AN ACT CONCERNING REENTRY and would like this bill voted out of Judiciary Committee. Employment is a leading indicator that someone will become and remain a productive citizen. This bill will increase public safety, by helping make it easier for over 200,000 taxpayers with felony convictions obtain employment.

Thank you for your time and again please vote House Bill 5523 An Act Concerning Reentry out of the Judiciary Committee.

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Please call now then forward this alert to your friends and family and urge them to call!

 
From the A Better Way Foundation