FORWARDED FROM USARK: ---------------------------------- SB477 passed out of the WV House Judiciary Committee on 3/7/12. Yesterday it received it's first reading on the House floor. Today it will receive it's second reading on the House floor. It could be voted on tomorrow 3/10/12. If it does not pass by Saturday at midnight it will be DEAD! SB477 is poorly written and vague. It could potential ban all non-native reptiles in WV. It has been rushed through the legislative process avoiding stakeholder input. Don’t let this happen! NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION!!! Go to Charleston Statehouse: For those of you following this you know that USARK has been leading a fight in the trenches in Charleston for several weeks, but it is mandatory that more West Virginians get proactive and go to Charleston today and tomorrow. We need boots on the ground right now! Go TODAY!!! Joe Perdue , Greg Stephens and Ron Lanham have lead the fight on the ground so far. They need help. Take off work and go today! Joe Perdue has spent more time in Charleston fighting SB477 than anyone else. Contact Joe for instructions at joseph.perdue3@gmail.com on how to make the most of your visit to Charleston. Call In Campaign: Everyone needs to call their Delegates whether they are going to Charleston or not. Sample Script: (be polite) I am a WV resident and I want to register my opposition to SB477. The bill is vague, over reaching and addresses a problem that does not exist. It has been rushed through the legislature with zero stakeholder input. It will hurt me and my family. WV DNR does not have the time, resources nor expertise to promulgate rules, nor enforce such a broad law. Please remove all reptiles and vote NO on SB477. Thank you. Call and email the WV Speaker of the House Thompson first: Capitol Phone: (304) 340-3210 Business Phone: (304) 522-8699 E-mail: speaker.thompson@frontier.com 8 William Anderson Republican Room 151R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3168 14 Troy Andes Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3121 32 Tim Armstead Republican Room 264M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3240 11 Bob Ashley Republican Room 258M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3185 10 Tom Azinger Republican Room 231E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3202 44 Anthony Barill Democrat Room 219E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3173 18 Larry W. Barker Democrat Room 224E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3149 34 Brent Boggs Democrat Room 228M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3220 9 Anna Border Republican Room 230E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3136 30 Bonnie Brown Democrat Room 207E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3106 19 Greg Butcher Democrat Room 219E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3113 37 Denise L. Campbell Democrat Room 225E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3145 28 Thomas W. Campbell Democrat Room 472M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3280 41 Samuel J. Cann Sr. Democrat Room 209E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3118 28 Ray Canterbury Republican Room 231E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3131 43 Mike Caputo Democrat Room 246M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3249 12 Mitch Carmichael Republican Room 258M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3115 51 Daryl Cowles Republican Room 6R-A, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3177 15 Kevin J. Craig Democrat Room 215E-B, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3350 26 Gerald L. Crosier Democrat Room 220E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3188 2 Phil Diserio Democrat Room 222E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3367 57 John Doyle Democrat Room 202E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3184 54 Walter E. Duke Republican Room 151R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3151 10 John N. Ellem Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3394 25 Joe Ellington Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3172 48 Allen V. Evans Republican Room 231E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3399 3 Ryan Ferns Democrat Room 218E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3270 4 Michael T. Ferro Democrat Room 222E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3111 44 Barbara Evans Fleischauer Democrat Room 201E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3169 41 Ron Fragale Democrat Room 242M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3114 25 John R. Frazier Democrat Room 221E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3396 24 Marty Gearheart Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3179 2 Roy Givens Democrat Room 221E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3129 30 Nancy Peoples Guthrie Democrat Room 206E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3156 22 Daniel J. Hall Democrat Room 226E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3119 39 Bill Hamilton Republican Room 231E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3167 37 William G. Hartman Democrat Room 202E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3178 30 Barbara Hatfield Democrat Room 214E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3140 56 Eric L. Householder Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3274
49 Gary G. Howell Republican Room 4R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3191 30 Mark Hunt Democrat Room 400M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3392 41 Richard J. Iaquinta Democrat Room 220E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3161 7 Lynwood Ireland Republican Room 151R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3195 1 Ronnie D. Jones Democrat Room 218E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3120 52 Larry D. Kump Republican Room 6R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3122 32 Patrick Lane Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3275 58 Tiffany E. Lawrence Democrat Room 227E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3152 43 Linda Longstreth Democrat Room 215E-C, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3124 27 Virginia Mahan Democrat Room 206E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3102 43 Tim Manchin Democrat Room 212E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3166 42 Mike Manypenny Democrat Room 203E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3139 20 Justin Marcum Democrat Room 229E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3126 44 Charlene Marshall Democrat Room 214E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3900 13 Helen Martin Democrat Room 216E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3130 47 Harold Michael Democrat Room 233E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3340 41 Tim Miley Democrat Room 418M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3252 15 Carol Miller Republican Room 230E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3176 53 Jonathan Miller Republican Room 6U-C, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3147 23 Clif Moore Democrat Room 200E-A, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3189 15 Jim Morgan Democrat Room 213E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3192 27 Ricky Moye Democrat Room 217E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3162 30 Eric Nelson Republican Room 230E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3181 27 John D. O'Neal IV Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3164 55 John Overington Republican Room 258M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3148 44 Amanda Pasdon Republican Room 228E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3153 13 Brady Paxton Democrat Room 442M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3337 17 Don Perdue Democrat Room 200E-C , Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3269 29 David G. Perry Democrat Room 204E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3117 5 David Pethtel Democrat Room 229E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3158 22 Linda Goode Phillips Democrat Room 225E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3163 19 Rupert Phillips Jr. Democrat Room 224E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3174 29 John Pino Democrat Room 223E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3170 10 Daniel Poling Democrat Room 216E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3137 40 Mary M. Poling Democrat Room 434M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3265 31 Meshea L. Poore Democrat Room 208E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3248 16 Doug Reynolds Democrat Room 210E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3199 19 Ralph Rodighiero Democrat Room 217E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3154 6 William R. Romine Republican Room 151R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3226 50 Ruth Rowan Republican Room 2R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3157 14 Brian Savilla Republican Room 4R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3141 46 Stan Shaver Democrat Room 204E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3146 35 Harold Sigler Republican Room 2R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3143 30 Doug Skaff Jr. Democrat Room 226E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3362 38 Margaret Donaldson Smith Democrat Room 227E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3123 27 Rick Snuffer Republican Room 150R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3183 16 Kelli Sobonya Republican Room 230E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3175 29 Margaret Anne Staggers Democrat Room 201E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3197 16 Dale Stephens Democrat Room 211E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3395 3 Erikka Storch Republican Room 6R-A, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3378 19 Josh Stowers Democrat Room 212E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3384 27 Linda Sumner Republican Room 228E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3180 1 Randy Swartzmiller Democrat Room 203E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3138 36 Joe Talbott Democrat Room 205E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3116 17 Rick Thompson Democrat Room 228M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3210 4 Scott Varner Democrat Room 209E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3187 33 David Walker Democrat Room 210E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3135 32 Ron Walters Republican Room 151R, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3194 30 Danny Wells Democrat Room 208E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3287 21 Harry Keith White Democrat Room 462M, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3230 45 Larry A. Williams Democrat Room 223E, Bldg. 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 340-3081
WV SB477 has been passed favorably out of both the Senate and House, and will likely now go before the Governor. THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO STOP THIS DANGEROUS AND ILL ADVISED BILL! Please Call Governor Tomblin and tell him to VETO SB 477! Contact Address: Office of the Governor State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, West Virginia 25305 Office Telephone: (304) 558-2000 or 1-888-438-2731 Governor’s Mansion: (304) 558-3588 http://www.governor.wv.gov/pages/contact.aspx
Last minute reprieve! CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTW) — A bid to restrict exotic animals in West Virginia is among a half-dozen bills vetoed from the recent regular session. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin disapproved the measures by Tuesday's deadline to act on legislation. The Division of Natural Resources' concerns regarding funding and enforcement prompted the exotic animal veto.
