[Ohio-Talk] Call to Action: Submit Testimony in support of House Bill 225

[Richard Payne]

Good morning,

 

You need to submit your testimony by 11:00 AM today please get this done.

 

 

Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

 

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From: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 10:49 AM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: rchpay7 at gmail.com
Subject: Call to Action: Submit Testimony in support of House Bill 225

 

 

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On behalf of Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells and Representative Tom
Young, I invite you to provide proponent testimony in support of House Bill
225 <https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225> , which phases out
subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities.

 

Hearing Details:

 

*	Committee: Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee

 

*	Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

 

*	Time: 11:00 a.m.

 

*	Location: Room 018, Ohio Statehouse

 

If you are interested in testifying, either in person or via submitted
written remarks, please see below on the steps to take:

 

1.	Write your testimony. (Please use Rep. Jarrells's Testimony attached
as an example)

1.	It is important to address the chair, vice chair, & ranking member.
Ex; "Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lear, Ranking Member McNally, and members of
the House Commerce and Labor Committee."

 

2.	Fill out the Accessible Witness Information Form (Attached)

1.	This form will ensure that any accommodations are met and your
information is correct.

 

3.	Submit Your Testimony

1.	You will need to email the Committee Email at
OHRCommerceandLaborCommittee at ohiohouse.gov
<mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee at ohiohouse.gov> . Be sure to
cc Rep. Jarrells' Legislative Aide at Jersey.NaplerMcClendon at ohiohouse.gov
<mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon at ohiohouse.gov> .

 

1.	In this email, you need to attach your testimony & the accessible
witness information form.

 

4.	Wait for confirmation from their office that they received your
testimony.

 

Due to the committee being next week it is imperative that your testimony is
submitted 24 hours prior to the hearing.

 

Your voice and perspective would be incredibly valuable in demonstrating the
broad support behind this meaningful and inclusive legislation.

 

Thank you for your continued advocacy, and please don't hesitate to reach
out if you have any questions or need assistance with preparing testimony

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