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Billboard Bill Update: Hold Your Representative Accountable

You can take action on this alert by reading the information below and following the directions at the bottom.

Issue

Yesterday, the Georgia House of Representatives voted against the passage of Senate Bill 164, legislation that would expand the ability of billboard companies to cut down trees along Georgia highways.

Background

There was much pressure from the billboard industry to pass the bill, and the vote was close, at 74-89. Call your Representative to tell them that you are disappointed that they voted in support of this bill that threatens health, safety, and scenic beauty along Georgia highways. It is especially important that Representatives who voted in support of this bill are held accountable for their actions, because after the House vote to pass the bill failed, the House passed a vote to reconsider their actions on the bill. This allows for the possibility that SB 164 could come up for another vote tomorrow and be passed on the last day of the 2009 legislative session.

If you want to see how others voted, click more to view a list of how each Representative voted on Senate Bill 164.

Message To Be Sent To
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Your State Representative
Message
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Re: Your YES Vote on SB 164


Dear Representative,

(Click SEND MESSAGE for your Representative's phone number).

Call your Representative and tell them you are disappointed that they voted YES on SB 164. Their vote in favor of this bill that would expand billboard companies' ability to cut down trees along Georgia rights of way is a threat to health, safety, and scenic beauty along Georgia's highway.

Your name and address here


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