Ohio SB251 would restrict the use of drones by state and local law enforcement. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. It must pass in the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee.
PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill.
1. Call the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee Chair, Bill Coley. Strongly, but respectfully urge him to move this important bill forward to a vote in his committee. A phone call has 10x the impact of an email.
Keable: 614-466-8072
2. Call the rest of the committee members. Again, be strong, but respectful. Urge each of them to take action to move the bill forward and vote YES on SB251.
Bill Seitz (R) Vice Chair 614-466-8068
Troy Balderson (R) 614-466-8076
Dave Burke (R) 614-466-8049
Kris Jordan (R) 614-466-8086
Frank LaRose (R) 614-466-4823
Larry Obhof (R) 614-466-7505
Tom Patton (R) 614-466-8056
Chris Widener (R) 614-466-3780
Kenny Yuko (D) 614-466-4583
Edna Brown (D) 614-466-5204
Michael J. Skindell (D) 614-466-5123
3. Call Back – any NO or UNDECIDED – in 3-4 days. Make sure to follow-up. If they say YES, be sure to thank them and, if possible, announce their committed YES vote to email and social media contacts. If they say no, politely ask them why. Get the information from them and contact us.
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