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1. EMERGENCY ACTION NEEDED!!!

CLICK HERE for an EMERGENCY APPEAL from Senator Janet Greenip (and myself) for you to get involved NOW!  TODAY!

SB566 - The argument FOR this bill is that it’s “only fair”.  Of course this is a sham and a cover-up for the real reason.  That is to get a new definition of marriage into law so it will be impossible for parents, clergy, teachers OR ANYONE to disagree with homosexual behavior.  As you see in the attached , there are already ways to have visitation rights and medical decisions accomplished without this smokescreen of a law.

Please PRAY, call your Senator, sent emails to their office, call talk radio, alert your friends and neighbors and GET THIS BILL STOPPED!

Below is the list of the first vote taken. THIS IS NOT THE FINAL VOTE.  It may come later today or tomorrow. 

Call those Senators that voted “Yea” tell them to rethink the bill and vote “NO”.  Call those that voted “NAY” and thank them, ask them to stay strong. 

Their contact information is listed at the end of Sen. Greenip's message.  (click here)

If you have any questions on the issue, feel free to call the office at 410.760.9166.

Doug Stiegler, Executive Director

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2. HEARING SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK  3/18 TO 3/21

MARCH 18, 2008

SENATE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS     1:00PM

SB 933    Sen Harrington              Public High Schools - Graduation Requirements - Weighted Numerical Assessment System

SB 952    Sen Muse          Higher Education - Admission Standards at Public Institutions

SENATE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS    1:00PM

SB 865    Sen Dyson         Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses and Learners' Instructional Permits - Minors

SB 944    Sen Mooney    Governor's Emergency Powers - Seizure of Firearms and Ammunition       

HOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS        1:00PM

HB 1531   Del Conaway       Vehicle Laws - Mandatory Seat Belt Use -Enforcement

HB 1543   Del Conaway       Motor Vehicles - Mandatory Seat Belt Use - Warning for Improper Use

HOUSE JUDICIARY    1:00PM

HB 1044   Del Frank, et al     Task Force to Study Abuse of Performance-Enhancing Substances

HB 1131   Del Rosenberg     Crimes - Anabolic Steroids - Distrib to a Minor or Mbr of a High School or College Athletic Team

HB 1171   Del Eckardt      Crimes - Altering Results of Drug or Alcohol Screening Test - Synthetic Urine          

HB 1308   Del Sophocleus    Criminal Law - Definition of "Criminal Gang"

HB 1321   Del Sophocleus    Criminal Law - Criminal Gang Participation - Sentencing

HB 1322   Del Sophocleus    Criminal Law - Gang Activity - Jurisdiction over Juvenile Offenders

HB 1538   Chr JUD (Dept)    Criminal Procedure - Sex Offenders - Notification and Registration

HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS      1:00PM

HB 871    Del Stifler     Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - University and College Textbooks  

HB 884    Del McDonough    Voter Verification and Fairness Act

HB 1103   Del Myers      Election Law - Periodic Audit of Statewide Voter Registration List

HB 1170   Del King          Election Law - Voter Fraud - Penalties

HB 1199   Del Myers    Election Law - Voting Procedures - Identification

HB 1288   Del Jennings     Election Law - Voting Procedures - Identification

HB 1319   Del Hucker    Expanded Early Childhood Education

HB 1355   Del Dwyer    Election Law - Identification of Voters

MARCH 19, 2008

SENATE BUDGET AND TAXATION - 1:00 P.M.

SB 537    Sen Pipkin        Tax Reduction Act

SB 623    Sen Rosapepe,     Tuition Cap and College Opportunity Act of 2008

SB 819    Sen Mooney   Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008            

HOUSE JUDICIARY     1:00PM

HB 288    Del George    Vehicle Laws - Proof of Legal Presence Act of 2008

HB 1046   Del Malone        Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses, ID Cards, and Moped Operator's Prmts - Proof of Legal Presence

HB 1306   Del Gutierrez,    Vehicle Laws - Federally Compliant Identification Cards - Issuance 

HB 1475   Del Sophocleus    Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition

HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS    1:00PM

HB 893    Del Ross      Education - Character Education Fund

HB 1077   Del Malone        Higher Education - Dual Enrollment Grant Program - Homeschooled Students              

HB 1148   Del Kaiser        Public School Vending Machines - Nutritional Foods and Beverages

HB 1158   Del Stein         Safe Schools Reporting Act

HB 1209   Del Simmons       Safe Schools Reporting Act of 2005 - Sunset Repeal

HB 1249   Del Smigiel      Public Schools - Classes and Extracurricular Activities - Home-Schooled Students

HB 1346   Del Glenn     Education - Student Health and Nutrition - School Programs and Policies

HB 1396   Del Valderrama              Public High Schools - Safety Education Program -Self-Defense Training

MARCH 20, 2008

SENATE JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS      1:00PM

PLEASE NOTE:  THE COMMITTEE WILL RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON HOUSE BILLS FROM THE SPONSOR, THE SPONSOR'S DESIGNEE, OR THE

DEPARTMENT, AND LIMITED PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS WHEN APPROPRIATE.  WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS WELCOME.  WITNESS SHEETS

WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO RECORD A POSITION.

HB 18     Del Smigiel      Sex Offender Registry - Additional Information

HB 130    Dels Conaway      Marriage Ceremonies - Performance by Tax Court Judges

HB 149    Del Dumais        Family Law - Counsel for Minor - Payment of Fees

HOUSE JUDICIARY

HB 1603   Del McComas       Socl Servs Admin - Chldrn Subject to a Substantial Risk of Child Abuse or Neglect - ID and Notice              

HB 1605   Del Bates, et     Divorce - Mutual Consent Required

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3. WARNING: "DAY OF SILIENCE" COMING TO MARYLAND

Friday, April 25, several thousand schools across the nation will be observing "Day of Silence (DOS)." DOS is a nationwide push to promote the homosexual lifestyle in public schools.

FPL is joining other family-oriented groups in urging parents to keep their children at home that day if their local school is participating in the DOS project. By remaining silent, the intent of the pro-homosexual students is to disrupt the classes while promoting the homosexual lifestyle. DOS is sponsored by an activist homosexual group, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Students are taught that homosexuality is a worthy lifestyle, homosexuality has few or no risks, and individuals are born homosexual and cannot change. Those who oppose such teaching are characterized as ignorant and hateful bigots.

Last years list is included to show you the GROWING number of schools promoting homosexuality.  If your school has been add this year you may want to contact your principal to ask that it be promoted at your school.  Let us know of the response you get.  Notice that one school from 2007 has been removed from the list for 2008. http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=69231