From: MICHAEL SHEARHART
Date: 3/3/2010 6:21:19 PM
Subject: Fw: [MMA of AZ] FW: 10NR04 - MRF News Release - Department ofTransportation offices Re-Open

Info for your Members
Mike SHearhart
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 12:09 PM
Subject: [MMA of AZ] FW: 10NR04 - MRF News Release - Department ofTransportation offices Re-Open

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10NR04 - MRF News Release - Department of Transportation offices Re-Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3 March 2010

Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF V.P. of Government Relations & Public Affairs

Department of Transportation offices Re-Open, Congress Passes 30-Day Extension

State Reimbursements for Highway Construction Resume After 2-Day stoppage.

The Senate floor has seen some spectacular partisan politics the past two days. With Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) essentially filibustering the bill, HR 4691 for fiscal conservative reasons and Senator Harry Reid and his Leadership refuting Bunning all the way. Bunning refused to let the bill pass by voice vote so he demanded a roll call vote, something every Senator has the power to do. Reid refused to allow the roll call vote. Bunning relented late Tuesday in exchange for a vote on his proposal. The original bill, HR 4691, passed 78-19.

As a result this bill permitted DOT agencies to re-open, authorized spending from the Highway Trust Fund, and allowing reimbursements to the States for highway work. Including an additional 2 years for the motorcycle safety programs contained in SAFETEA-LU (PL109-59). Those programs, known as the section 2010 grants provide grants to States to be used for rider education and motorist awareness campaigns.

Perhaps the most troubling aspect of the this week's shutdown of the Federal Highway Administration has made it clear that Congress has no problems with subjecting the Nations highway progress and programs to a seriously broken political process.

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Date: 2/26/2010 6:26:21 AM
Subject: Fw: [MMA of AZ] HB2475 Splitting of lanes
 
 

INFO for your Members

 
HB2475 went through the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today. It passed 7-0
This bill has basically four(4) conditions that are important. They are:
  • Allow Lane splitting only when traffic is stopped.
  • Establishes a start date of Jan. 1, 2011 in order to allow education.
  • Places a one year sunset on splitting to be able to see the results
  • Allow Lane Splitting in Maricopa County only to begin with.
The biggest factor on this bill is SAFETY and to try and reduce the number of rear end accidents. DPS is behind and support of this bill along with AAA.
 
This bill still has a long way to go and needs to get out of the House before going to the Senate.
Thank you,
 
Mick Degn
Designated Lobbyist
Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona(MMA)
Lobbyist@mma-az.org
602=312-4554 C
520-509-1358 F

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Date: 2/17/2010 5:43:36 PM
Subject: Fw: [MMA of AZ] HB2033 and SB1023
 
 
INFO FOR THE MEMBERS
 
Subject: [MMA of AZ] HB2033 and SB1023

 
Folks,
 
We're moving and shaking. Its going good.
 
HB2033 passed Rules ( consent calendar ) and Causa   and in the Senate  SB1023 paased Rules and a little problem from Senator Leff in Causa but that was taking care of , but now it needs to go to COW. Senator Leff was talked  to afterwards and she is totally on board.
 
Prosecuting attorneys office - faternal order of police etc are all behind Bill SB1023. Senator Gray has been doing some work behind the scenes.
 
Motorcycle Lobby Team

 

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-------Original Message-------

From: MICHAEL SHEARHART
Date: 2/10/2010 2:49:58 PM
Subject: Fw: [MMA of AZ] Fwd: 10NR02 - MRF News Release - Washington Update

MRF UPDATES

MIKE SHEARHART


MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE | Suite 510 | Washington, DC 20002-4980
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10NR02 - MRF News Release - Washington Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10 February 2010
Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF V.P. of Government Relations & Public Affairs


WASHINGTON UPDATE - Although Washington DC is under almost three feet of snow and the Federal government is shuttered, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) would like to remind you that issues facing Congress are definitely not hibernating. Health care reform has dominated the legislative and political debate, and just because it’s not front-page news right now does not mean that a reform bill is dead; quite the opposite actually. The President mentioned his desire to sign a bill into law at any point in the future in his first State of the Union address. Vague and shifting requirements coming from the White House on provisions in a perfect bill, coupled with Congress ramming bills through both Chambers under the cloak of early morning darkness, should give everyone pause on this issue.
Neither of the bills passed by the House or Senate outlines anything with respect to motorcycles such as required helmet use in order to participate in a government-run health insurance program. And when you look at the political details, it does seem unlikely that either of the current Senate or House bills will make it into law. With the election of Republican Senator Scott Brown from Massachusetts and the death of long-time House Democrat John Murtha from Pennsylvania, it is becoming increasingly clear that the Democratic leadership just doesn’t have the votes in either Chamber to pass either of the current proposals.
However, if we look to past actions by the Congress and the final rulemaking process, it becomes apparent that the rulemaking process is not always good for the American motorcyclist. After all, this is the same process that brought the current loophole in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that allows insurance providers to discriminate against motorcyclists, and the legislative intent on that bill was to end discrimination. The point is that we, as active motorcyclists, owe it to ourselves to stay involved in the legislative process as much as possible. As always, the MRF will keep you updated on this important issue.
ANOTHER SCOOTER IN THE SENATE - That’s right. Another motorcyclist has been elected to the United States Senate. Republican Scott Brown pulled off what will be known as one of the most bizarre outcomes in a state-wide election in history. You see, Brown wasn’t supposed to win. He didn’t have the money or name recognition, and he was in the wrong party to win statewide in the uber-liberal state of Massachusetts. So when he handily won the election, the pundits were stunned.
Brown has committed to riding his motorcycle to DC at some point with his biker brethren from Massachusetts. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Political Action Committee made a donation to Brown’s campaign at the request of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association. Have a federal candidate that needs some help? Submit a request to Jeff@mrf.org.
SPRING LOBBYING - Spring is just around the corner which means A) you are fantasizing of warmer weather and longer days to ride, and B) your State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (SMRO) should be considering a trip to DC. It’s lobbying season, and the time of year when our grassroots efforts shine brightest, so make some time to come to DC.
BIKERS IN THE BELTWAY - The successful event held last year known as Bikers in the Beltway will occur again. Dates are likely to be mid-May 2010. The MRF will get exact dates and details out to you as soon as possible.


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Date: 11/17/2009 3:01:17 PM
Subject: Fw: [MMA of AZ] tips to write congress
 
Something for our Members to think about
Mike SHearhart

 

 

http://www.congress.org/news/2009/11/13/five_tips_from_grover_norquist?ref=news

Five tips from Grover Norquist

The anti-tax advocate gives his advice on how to write Congress.

By Ryan Teague Beckwith

When you write Congress, you speak for hundreds of other people.

That's the lesson from Grover Norquist, a longtime anti-tax advocate and founder of the group Americans for Tax Reform.

In a recent interview with Congress.org, he said that businesses have a rule of thumb that each letter they receive represents another 200 people who had a similar concern.

"Two hundred people thought about it, were mad, went home mad, said I'm going to write a letter, and then forgot to write the letter because they got busy," he said.

Still, there's more to it than just sending a letter, he said.

Here are a few other tips from Norquist:

* Tell - don't show - your anger. Writing in all capital letters or using foul language just makes you sound unhinged. "You can say how unhappy you are without swearing or calling anybody stupid," he said. "You can say, 'I'm very angry.' You don't have to sound angry. You can just say it. 'I'm very angry. This really irritates me. This is very bad.'"

* Don't be unreasonable. If the tone of your letter makes you sound as though you won't be happy no matter what politicians do, they'll ignore you. "They think, 'How can we please this person? They're crazy," Norquist said. "I have a very nice crazy file in my office, but I tend not to write back to those people."

* Tell them if it's your first letter. Norquist said it's very effective to let Members know this is the first time you've written or that you haven't written in a long time. It helps them understand how strongly you feel about the subject of your letter, he said. He compared it to the joke about the boy who ends years of silence to complain about the broccoli at dinner. "Until now, everything's been fine," he said

* Narrow your focus. Norquist said too many advocacy groups focus on a laundry list of issues. It's more effective to focus your energy on a single issue, he argued, pointing to advocates for home-schooling who have done well in fights against teacher's unions. "That's like marijuana growers went up against (pharmaceutical companies) and beat them," he said.

* Act locally. If you want to meet your Member of Congress in person, track them down when they're in town - not when they're in Washington. "I was a quiet critic of the idea of bringing people to D.C. for a rally," he said. "Why would you do that? If you have 1,000 people in North Dakota, have them talk to their guy in North Dakota."


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Date: 8/18/2009 7:07:35 AM
Subject: Fw: Event Announcement: RidersUSA Meeting, 12 August 2009, Wednesday
 

 
Info for our Members
 
Mike Shearhart
 
We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month @ the
American Legion Post 105 located at
 3534 W Calavar Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053

On Aug. 12th, we will be finalizing details on our mission of supporting Iraq veterans who will be traveling to the Mohave Desert to visit the war memorial that the ACLU is trying to take down. Initial plans are to escort them with flags flying behind the bikes as they drive through Phoenix September 15th.
We hope you can make plans to attend this important meeting.

Also, details on our November benefit ride will be discussed along with the Agent Orange  Ride/Awards information.
 


All members are encouraged to attend the  meetings.

The Post's restaurant is open on Wednesday nights.
 



More information and online registration: RidersUSA Meeting

Best regards,
Riders United for a Sovereign America, Corp.
Unsubscribe from event reminders
 

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Date: 1/20/2009 11:56:10 AM
Subject: Fw: [Abate of AZ] List of all your new Senate Members
 
 
Subject: Fw: [Abate of AZ] List of all your new Senate Members

 

 
Listed below is a list of all the new Senate Members:
From your Lobbyist Team
Name Sort By Name
District Sort By District
Party
Email
Room
Phone (602)
Fax (602)
Steve Pierce 1 R   304 926-5584 926-3429
Albert Hale 2 D   313 926-4323 417-3160
Ron Gould 3 R   303 926-4138 417-3165
Jack W. Harper 4 R   301 926-4178 417-3154
Sylvia Allen 5 R   307 926-5219 417-3009
Pamela Gorman
Majority Whip 		6 R   212 926-5284 417-3106
Jim Waring 7 R   302 926-4916 417-3250
Carolyn S. Allen 8 R   303 926-4480 417-3155
Robert "Bob" Burns
President 		9 R   204 926-5993 417-3225
Linda Gray 10 R   309 926-3376 417-3253
Barbara Leff 11 R   302 926-4486 471-3270
John Nelson 12 R   305 926-5872 417-3112
Richard Miranda 13 D   308 926-5911 417-3271
Debbie McCune Davis 14 D   311 926-4485 926-3429
Ken Cheuvront 15 D   315 926-5325 417-3149
Leah Landrum Taylor 16 D   312 926-3830 471-3148
Meg Burton Cahill 17 D   313 926-4124 417-3245
Russell Pearce 18 R   110 926-5760 471-3245
Chuck Gray
Majority Leader 		19 R   212 926-5288 417-3161
John Huppenthal 20 R   300 926-5261 417-3257
Jay Tibshraeny 21 R   306 926-4481 417-3252
Thayer Verschoor
President Pro Tempore 		22 R   310 926-4136 417-3220
Rebecca Rios
Assistant Minority Leader 		23 D   213 926-5685 417-3167
Amanda Aguirre 24 D   314 926-4139 417-3184
Manuel V. "Manny" Alvarez 25 D   311 926-5895 417-3025
Al Melvin 26 R   303 926-4326 417-3259
Jorge Luis Garcia
Minority Leader 		27 D   213 926-4171 417-3262
Paula Aboud 28 D   314 926-5262 926-3429
Linda Lopez
Minority Whip 		29 D   315 926-4089 417-3029
Jonathan Paton 30 R   304 926-3235 417-3030



 


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Date: 1/20/2009 11:55:51 AM
Subject: Fw: [Abate of AZ] List of new House of Representative Members
 
 
Subject: Fw: [Abate of AZ] List of new House of Representative Members

 
 

 
List of your new House of Representative Members;
 From your Lobbyist Team
Name Sort By Name
District Sort By District
Party
Email
Room
Phone (602)
Fax (602)
Lucy Mason 1 R lmason@azleg.gov 304 926-5874 417-3001
Andrew M. Tobin
Majority Whip 		1 R atobin@azleg.gov 217 926-5172 417-3085
Christopher Deschene 2 D cdeschene@azleg.gov 325 926-5862 417-3102
Tom Chabin 2 D tchabin@azleg.gov 318 926-5160 417-3002
Nancy McLain 3 R nmclain@azleg.gov 303 926-5051 417-3003
Doris Goodale 3 R dgoodale@azleg.gov 310 926-5408 417-3103
Tom Boone
Majority Leader 		4 R tboone@azleg.gov 313 926-3297 417-3004
Judy M. Burges 4 R jburges@azleg.gov 342 926-5861 417-3104
Jack A. Brown
Assistant Minority Leader 		5 D jbrown@azleg.gov 316 926-4129 417-3010
Bill Konopnicki 5 R bkonopnicki@azleg.gov 219 926-5409 417-3105
Carl Seel 6 R cseel@azleg.gov 341 926-3018 417-3006
Sam Crump 6 R scrump@azleg.gov 302 926-3014 417-3048
Ray Barnes 7 R rbarnes@azleg.gov 110 926-5503 417-3107
Nancy K. Barto 7 R nbarto@azleg.gov 112 926-5766 417-3011
John Kavanagh 8 R jkavanagh@azleg.gov 114 926-5170 417-3108
Michele Reagan 8 R mreagan@azleg.gov 220 926-5828 417-3008
Debbie Lesko 9 R dlesko@azleg.gov 129 926-5413 417-3109
Rick Murphy 9 R rmurphy@azleg.gov 111 926-3255 417-3009
Doug Quelland 10 R dquelland@azleg.gov 128 926-3024 417-3110
Jim Weiers 10 R jweiers@azleg.gov 223 926-4173 417-3153
Eric Meyer 11 D emeyer@azleg.gov 121 926-3037 417-3111
Adam Driggs 11 R adriggs@azleg.gov 222 926-3016 417-3007
Steve B. Montenegro 12 R smontenegro@azleg.gov 309 926-5955 417-3168
Jerry Weiers 12 R jpweiers@azleg.gov 131 926-5894 417-3012
Martha Garcia 13 D mgarcia@azleg.gov 335 926-5830 417-3113
Chad Campbell
Minority Whip 		14 D chcampbell@azleg.gov 333 926-3026 417-3037
Robert Meza 14 D rmeza@azleg.gov 339 926-3425 417-3114
Kyrsten Sinema
Assistant Minority Leader 		15 D ksinema@azleg.gov 321 926-5058 417-3015
David Lujan
Minority Leader 		15 D dlujan@azleg.gov 320 926-5829 417-3115
Cloves C. Campbell, Jr. 16 D clcampbell@azleg.gov 124 926-3042 417-3117
Ben R. Miranda 16 D bmiranda@azleg.gov 323 926-4893 417-3116
David Schapira 17 D dschapira@azleg.gov 332 926-3028 417-3038
Edward Ableser 17 D eableser@azleg.gov 331 926-4118 417-3164
Cecil P. Ash 18 R cash@azleg.gov 127 926-3160 417-3151
Steve Court 18 R scourt@azleg.gov 118 926-4467 417-3018
Kirk Adams
Speaker of the House 		19 R kadams@azleg.gov 221 926-5495 417-3019
Rich Crandall 19 R rcrandall@azleg.gov 113 926-3020 417-3119
John McComish
Majority Leader 		20 R jmccomish@azleg.gov 206 926-5898 417-3020
Rae Waters 20 D rwaters@azleg.gov 122 926-5549 417-3120
Steven B. Yarbrough
Speaker Pro Tempore 		21 R syarbrough@azleg.gov 218 926-5863 417-3121
Warde V. Nichols 21 R wnichols@azleg.gov 306 926-5168 417-3021
Laurin Hendrix 22 R lhendrix@azleg.gov 344 926-5735 417-3122
Andy Biggs 22 R abiggs@azleg.gov 312 926-4371 417-3022
Barbara McGuire 23 D bmcguire@azleg.gov 322 926-3012 417-3123
Frank Pratt 23 R fpratt@azleg.gov 115 926-5761 417-3023
Russell L. Jones 24 R rjones@azleg.gov 345 926-3002 417-3124
Lynne Pancrazi 24 D lpancrazi@azleg.gov 324 926-3004 417-3179
Patricia V. Fleming 25 D pfleming@azleg.gov 125 926-5836 417-3125
David Stevens 25 R dstevens@azleg.gov 116 926-4321 417-3146
Vic Williams 26 R vwilliams@azleg.gov 308 926-5839 417-3026
Nancy Young Wright 26 D nyoungwright@azleg.gov 329 926-3398 417-3126
Phil Lopes 27 D plopes@azleg.gov 330 926-3278 417-3127
Olivia Cajero Bedford 27 D ocajerobedford@azleg.gov 338 926-5835 417-3027
Steve Farley 28 D sfarley@azleg.gov 119 926-3022 417-3128
David Bradley 28 D dbradley@azleg.gov 337 926-3300 417-3028
Matt Heinz 29 D mheinz@azleg.gov 126 926-3424 417-3129
Daniel Patterson 29 D dpatterson@azleg.gov 123 926-5342 417-3169
David Gowan 30 R dgowan@azleg.gov 117 926-3312 417-3130
Frank Antenori 30 R fantenori@azleg.gov 307 926-5683 417-3147