[Arizona-News] FW: SB1335 still needs our support

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From: Amy Porterfield <APorterfield at saavi.us> 
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:40 PM
To: nfb.az.president at gmail.com
Subject: SB1335 still needs our support

 

Hello Federationists,

 

Thanks to all of you who took time to write to the members of the Sennate
Appropriations committee in support of SB1335 which adds one million dollars
to the Independent Living program for the blind.  Because of our collective
action, the bill passed out of the appropriations committee with 5 yes, 3 no
and 2 abstaining votes.

 

We have yet a long road until this bill becomes reality.  Please stay tuned
as we wait to learn if SB1335 is sent to another committee or to the Sennate
floor for vote.  We expect to hear it in another committee.  Wherever it
goes, we will need your help with more email's calls and active
participation in the next vote.  The 2025 budget is very contentious as we
are in a deficit, and programs are being cut while we and many other groups
are asking for additional funding.  It is through our advocacy together that
will let our elected officials know that we take our training for newly
blind seniors seriously.  

We will stay vigilant as we continue to track SB 1335 through the process
together.

 

Thank you all again,

 

 

Amy Porterfield, She/Her

 

Legislative Director

National Federation of the Blibd of Arizona

520-396-8707

 <mailto:aporterfield at saavi.us> aporterfield at saavi.us

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