Alabama Homebrew Legislation 2013

[homebrewdad]

Which should be illegal in it's own right. Frankly I think they should have to vote on all bills presented. I'm fine with them having the raise... I just think they should have to actually DO their job.

Agreed. All the half days, all the watsed hours.. they drive me nuts.

Lobbying should be illegal. In other countries, this is called bribery. Of course, that would require the legislators to vote to make it illegal, and that will happen roughly after the third time that Hell freezes over.

 

[Accidic]

Isn't there a way to push through a law like that through petition and vote in the general election by the people without going through the House & Senate? I know this is allowed in some states.

 

[homebrewdad]

I don't think that Alabama allows that. Honestly, I'm not in favor of that, anyway; petition to law toes the line of mob rule.

 

[Accidic]

Petition to ballot then vote (on ballot) to law. Supposedly this is supposed to be the point of our representatives anyway. Everyone has the chance to vote so while it may be "mob rule," the entire mob is allowed to participate.

 

[aubiecat]

There comes a time when our elected officials won't do there job and mob rule becomes necessary. In that case I am all for it.

 

[isleofman]

Any news after our call to action yesterday?

 

[Huff360]

The clerks are all saying that they have received a lot of calls, and they do pass the tally along to the Senators, so keep the calls going. The point we are trying to make now is that there are enough of us to make the clerks lives miserable with all the calls.

Think of it as our own way to filibuster! It may not do any good, but at this point it's the only chance we have.



They are in session today. It's been a log jam of folks with their panties in a wad. Calls for cloture, bills read at length, filibusters, stalling tactics, and in general a bunch of attempts to pull fast ones on each other and ignore the way the process should go. So it's par for the course!

 

[MTate37]

So only four days left after today?

 

[Huff360]

Correct.

The word on the street is two days this week, two days next week, then a week off and the final day on May 20.

This is likely an attempt to limit the possibility of bills that are able to be pocket veto'd down to only those that are passed on the 20th. The rest of the bills would have to expire into law without the Gov. signing them before the session closes.

 

[homebrewdad]

Made a few calls today so far. Hearing a lot more irritation today than I did yesterday.

Hopefully, that's a good thing.

 

[Huff360]

Made a few calls today so far. Hearing a lot more irritation today than I did yesterday.

Hopefully, that's a good thing.

Hi, this is Jim. I'd like to let Senator X know that if they will get HB9 to the floor we can all stop calling you daily and wasting your time! I'm sure you'd like that wouldn't you? How about slipping him a post-it that says "Please get these beer guys off my back!" Thanks!



Also - When you call these clerks, so of them have no interest in talking, but some of them don't mind a brief conversation. Feel free to try to engage them if you'd like. Some people report of chats they've had. Football, dead trees, storms, church, kinfolk, etc.

 

[Accidic]

Calls complete for today. It seems as if you can tell the assistants who either don't support the idea of the bill or perhaps they're assistants for Senators who don't. They're a bit sharp and abrupt. Some were exceptionally nice and a few even knew what the bill was about (and were still nice to boot!). Even if it looks dire, it's not over yet.

 

[Accidic]

Best script ever Huff. Wonder how many have actually done that by this point.

 

[Huff360]

One of the local guys asked "Do you mind if I send about 1000 other folks your way?"

She (Sue) said "Well, I've had about that many already. Send them on."

 

[Accidic]

Should have went with "thousands."

 

[MTate37]

Has anyone received a direct response to an email from Trip Pittman?

Every time I get this it pisses me off more and more.

Thank you so much for your email. I appreciate your taking the time to contact me.
I read every e-mail I receive, and I do my best to reply to
as many as possible. Unfortunately, there just isn't enough time in the day to reply
to all of them.
Your opinion is important to me, and you can rest assured that I will
give your e-mail the serious consideration it deserves.
Best Regards,
Trip

 

[kombat]

Honestly, I'm not in favor of that, anyway; petition to law toes the line of mob rule.

I think it's pronounced "dem-oc-ra-cy."

 

[Accidic]

Nope. Sorry Tate.

@kombat, I think he thought I meant the petition would make it's way into law. I wasn't overly clear on it being required as a vote by the voters. There should be no issue with that as technically that is what we're doing with the representatives already. The only real downside there is there are a lot of stupid people voting... But to be fair, Alvin Holmes informed us once that Chivas Regal was certified healthy by the government so... Granted, I'm not on his case after this year but it's still a bit of a silly comment.

 

[Huff360]

If you haven't heard Rep Rogers talk about his two favorite drinks (from this years House debate) it is well worth it!

Go here -

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_wGs2gDxYwRWW50aVp0U1lSeEU&usp=sharing

Download the one that says Rep John Rogers. Skip to about 4:30

THIS IS NOT EDITED, and it might top Alvin!

 

[Accidic]

I'll try when I get home. Downloading audio on Virgin Mobile isn't very effective.

 

[CGVT]

If you haven't heard Rep Rogers talk about his two favorite drinks (from this years House debate) it is well worth it!

Go here -

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_wGs2gDxYwRWW50aVp0U1lSeEU&usp=sharing

Download the one that says Rep John Rogers. Skip to about 4:30

THIS IS NOT EDITED, and it might top Alvin!

Ha!

 

[catdaddy66]

I'm not an AL resident but as a homebrewer I am certainly anxious to see your state join the other 49 and make this great pursuit a legal one. If for some reason your senate does not pass this legislation in the current term, what is the odds of making the issue a referendum to take directly to the voters? We often have these on our ballots for election day and some garner wide and sweeping support at a grass roots level.

Just a thought. Hope you get satisfaction in your pursuit of a legal homebrew! Good luck from SC.

 

[dfc]

If you haven't heard Rep Rogers talk about his two favorite drinks (from this years House debate) it is well worth it!

Go here -

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_wGs2gDxYwRWW50aVp0U1lSeEU&usp=sharing

Download the one that says Rep John Rogers. Skip to about 4:30

THIS IS NOT EDITED, and it might top Alvin!

It sounds like he's been drinking all day. I understood about every 3rd or 4th word.

 

[Varmintman]

Man I am hoping for you guys.

 

[homebrewdad]

I'm not an AL resident but as a homebrewer I am certainly anxious to see your state join the other 49 and make this great pursuit a legal one. If for some reason your senate does not pass this legislation in the current term, what is the odds of making the issue a referendum to take directly to the voters?

Slim to none. There aren't a ton of homebrewers in Alabama to begin with; certainly not enough to get a referendum on the ballot.

 

[MTate37]

Emails sent and Tweets sent for the first time today. Calls will come in a bit...got to get a little work done. Hopefully the huge lack of responses means they are so inundated with email and calls that they don't have time to do anything else but think about HB9.

 

[JohanMk1]

Is this for real? it's terrifying

If you haven't heard Rep Rogers talk about his two favorite drinks (from this years House debate) it is well worth it!

Go here -

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_wGs2gDxYwRWW50aVp0U1lSeEU&usp=sharing

Download the one that says Rep John Rogers. Skip to about 4:30

THIS IS NOT EDITED, and it might top Alvin!

 

[Dr_Jeff]

Please call and help us out !!

What is legal for you to do in your state is not legal for me to do in mine.

Call Sue Spears (334)242-7853, ask that HB9- the homebrew bill be put on the SOC (Special Order Calendar) - we only have 4 legislative days left.

Thanks to all.

 

[alestateyall]

Should Mississippi residents start calling yet? I am ready to help but don't want to hurt.

 

[KingRichard]

Should Mississippi residents start calling yet? I am ready to help but don't want to hurt.

If you call after hours and just leave a message, they won't ask you for a name, address, or district.... just saying....