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June 30, 2000

In less than 24 hours we will be entrusted by the state of Florida to make our own responsible adult decision.  Life is good!

I have tried to provide you with the straight scoop but there is still much to be learned by everyone concerning how the new helmet law will work.  We need to be prepared.  Make sure you are over 21 and have proof of insurance on your person if riding without a helmet.  If you are using health insurance to meet the insurance requirement, make sure it does not exclude injuries while operating a motorcycle.  Read over the last two updates. 

I don't know about you guys but I can't wait until tomorrow night.  I'll see some of you at the Inaugural Freedom Of Choice Run at the Wing House tomorrow night at 12:01 AM July 1, 2000.  If you want to learn more please Click Here. 

I very much want to hear about any problems encountered with the new law.  Please email me or post your comments on the Voice Your Opinion page.
 

June 28, 2000

Another piece of the new helmet law puzzle is here.  I received the email below from Pilar Delp of the Department Of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a result of my asking the following questions:

1.  If the operator/owner of a motorcycle has insurance to cover a passenger, will this be sufficient for the passenger to meet the new helmet law?

2.  If the passenger is under 21 or does not have the proper insurance who will receive the citation, the operator, the passenger or both?

   Subject: Motorcycle helmet law 
   Date:       Sun, 28 Jun 2000 11:05 -0500
   From:      "Pilar Delp" <Delp.Pilar@hsmv.state.fl.us>
   To:           "email@tampabay.rr.com" <email@tampabay.rr.com>

     After conferring with our legal office, they have provided me with
     the following information:

     1) No, the operator's "policy" would not cover the passenger and
     the passenger must show separate proof of insurance coverage.

     2) If the passenger is either under age or without insurance
     coverage, the passenger and not the operator should be cited.

Please read the update directly below for more information

June 26, 2000

Here is a summary from a reprint of a letter from the Department Of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles that was sent to the Florida Highway Patrol concerning the enforcement of the new helmet law.  The letter basically states the following:

--
--a person who has attained their 21st birthday qualifies for the helmet exemption, subject to the proper insurance coverage.
--It will be up to the individual officer to determine whether the operator or rider provides adequate proof of coverage.
--Health insurance is permitted.  Proof of insurance may be health insurance card (or actual policy or declaration page) from an HMO or Blue Cross/Shield or some other recognized health provider.
--If available, "motorcycle” PIP coverage for the motorcycle being operated will suffice.
--A passenger vehicle PIP policy would NOT be sufficient.  In other words, an automobile PIP policy WILL NOT cover you under the new law.
Added June 28, 2000
-- The owner/operator's insurance policy may not cover the passenger.  The passenger must carry there own insurance policy.
-- If the passenger does not have the proper insurance or is underage, the passenger should receive the citation, not the operator.

Don't forget, the inaugural Freedom Of Choice Run is set to leave at 12:01 AM July 1, 2000 from the Wing House, located at 7790 US Highway 19 N. Pinellas Park, FL, (727) 547-9464.  We will take about a 30 -  45 minute cruise to Bahama Breeze located off the Courtney Campbell Causeway and Rocky Point Road. Their address is 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E Tampa, FL, (813) 289-7922.  Get the word out and we hope to see you there.  If you are planning a similar run please let me know the details and I will post it here.

If you know of any insurers who will offer this insurance, email me their name, phone number and rates quoted and I will post the information.  The same goes for insurers who will not offer the coverage.  You may also post this information yourself on the Voice Your Opinion page.

Here is information sent in by you concerning insurance carriers:

--State Farm is not offering PIP for motorcycles
-- US Insurance Services/Jack West out of Jacksonville offers the coverage. $69.00 for a year plus $15 a month. The number is (904) 396-6646.
-- Allstate does not offer this coverage, only offers $2,000 PIP limit
-- Cover All Insurance in Palm Bay, FL. Phone number 407-984-4255. Full policy for $350 a year
--Progressive Insurance Company for a 1996 Honda shadow 600cc quoted a standard FL liability insurance package similar to automobile. The quote was $150 per year.
--Dairyland Insurance does not offer $10,000 limit.
 

June 22, 2000

Here is information concerning the new helmet law.  According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the new law will be enforced on a probable cause basis.  For example, if law enforcement questions the age of a rider or passenger they may stop the vehicle.  If you are stopped for a traffic violation and are not wearing a helmet, you will be asked to show proof of insurance. You should not be stopped just because you are not wearing a helmet.

Concerning proof of insurance, if you do not carry proof of insurance you will only be looking for trouble.  If stopped, you will be asked to show proof of insurance.  If you do not show proof, you will receive a citation for not wearing a helmet.  You will then need to go to traffic court to show you have insurance or pay the fine.  So your choice is either you show the officer stopping you your proof of insurance or you waste a half a day in traffic court.  Please carry the proof of insurance with you.

The new law says you can ride without a helmet if you are over 21 and have an insurance policy that has at least $10,000 in medical benefits that covers a motorcycle crash.  I have talked with the FHP, the Pinellas County Sheriff Department, The St. Pete police department, Representative Russell's office and Senator Saunders' office.  The consensus is that Health Insurance policies will meet this requirement but be careful.  Some health insurance policies specifically exclude motorcycles, jet skies ATV and the like.  Check with your employer or your insurance carrier to make sure your policy covers a motorcycle crash.

Here is information sent in by you concerning insurance carriers

-- US Insurance Services/Jack West out of Jacksonville offers the coverage. $69.00 for a year plus $15 a month. The number is (904) 396-6646.
-- Allstate does not offer this coverage, only offers $2,000 PIP limit
-- Cover All Insurance in Palm Bay, FL. Phone number 407-984-4255. Full policy for $350 a year
--Progressive Insurance Company for a 1996 Honda shadow 600cc quoted a standard FL liability insurance package similar to automobile. The quote was $150 per year.
--Dairyland Insurance does not offer $10,000 limit.

If you know of any insurers who will offer this insurance Email Me their name, phone number and rates quoted and I will post the information.  The same goes for insurers who will not offer the coverage.  You may also post this information yourself on the Voice Your Opinion page.

Don't forget The inaugural Freedom Of Choice Run is set to leave at midnight July 1, 2000 from the Wing House, located at 7790 US Highway 19 N. Pinellas Park, FL, (727) 547-9464.  We will take about a 30 - 45 minute cruise to Bahama Breeze located off the Courtney Campbell Causeway and Rocky Point Road. The address is 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E Tampa, FL, (813) 289-7922.  Get the word out and we hope to see you there.  If you are planning a similar run please let me know the details and I will post it here.
 

June 20, 2000

Now that Governor Bush has signed HB1911 the challenge begins.  This challenge is understanding and enforcing Florida’s new helmet law.

What Do We Know?

The Helmet law will change at midnight on July 1, 2000.

The exact text of the new helmet law as of July 1, 2000:  Notwithstanding subsection (1), a person over 21 years of age may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.

We know a person over 21 years of age will be permitted to operate a motorcycle without wearing a helmet if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.

We know a passengers over 21 years of age will be permitted to ride upon a motorcycle without wearing a helmet if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.

No insurance sticker is required

Motorcyclists who choose TO WEAR A HELMET are not required to carry any insurance.

Progressive Insurance Company will offer this type coverage to Florida’s motorcyclists.

There is going to be a learning period for both law enforcement and motorcyclists.

What We Do Not Know.

What criteria, if any, will be used to stop a motorcyclist who is not wearing a helmet to check if they have insurance?

How will it be determined to issue a citation for not wearing a helmet and having no insurance?

If a passenger is cited for riding upon a motorcycle without wearing a helmet and does not have insurance who will receive the ticket, the operator or the passenger?

Can the operator of a motorcycle carry insurance to cover a passenger?

According to the analysis prepared by the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance: “The term “medical benefits” is not defined in the bill. The only apparent reference to medical benefits coverage in current motor vehicle insurance laws is in s. 627.736(1)(a), F.S., which requires owners of four-wheel vehicles to carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage Personal injury protection covers 80 percent of the insured’s “medical benefits” on a no-fault basis. Currently, some insurers offer medical payments coverage for motorcyclists. The bill’s reference to “medical benefits” insurance may also include a health insurance policy covering the motorcyclist.”  This analysis was done on HB0117 but the language in HB1911 is identical.  It would appear that a health insurance policy that does not exclude medical benefits while operating or riding on a motorcycle meets the requirement of the new helmet law.

The procedure for enforcement of the new law is now being drafted and will answer many of the questions listed above.  I was promised by the Florida Highway Patrol that I would be emailed a copy when it is completed.  I will post more information as soon as it becomes available.

Here is an area where we can really help each other.

If you know of any insurers who will offer this insurance Email Me their name, phone number and rates quoted and I will post the information.  The same goes for insurers who will not offer the coverage.  You may also post this information yourself on the Voice Your Opinion page.

The inaugural Freedom Of Choice Run is set to leave at midnight July 1, 2000 from the Wing House, located at 7790 US Highway 19 N. Pinellas Park, FL, (727) 547-9464.  We will take about a 30 - 45 minute cruise to Bahama Breeze located off the Courtney Campbell Causeway and Rocky Point Road. The address is 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E Tampa, FL, (813) 289-7922.  Get the word out and we hope to see you there.  If you are planning a similar run please let me know the details and I will post it here.
 

June 16, 2000

Governor Jeb Bush Signs HB1911!!!

The State of Florida became the 30th State to allow motorcyclists to ride without a helmet as Governor Jeb Bush signs HB1911.  The new law, which is not a repeal but a helmet law modification, will allow motorcyclist over 21 to operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.  The new law goes into effect on July 01, 2000.

We did it.  Freedom of choice is back in Florida.  There’s a little snag with the $10,000 in medical benefits but we will deal with that in time.  There are many people that made this happen.

First, James "Doc" Reichenbach II, lobbyist and president of Abate of Florida Inc.:  Over the years Doc has worked hard for a change in the helmet law and as an individual, no one put in more effort or is more responsible for this change.  Please send him an email to thank him for his work for all of  Florida’s motorcyclists

The Governor of our great state, Governor Jeb Bush:  Although he gave us a scare, he was true to his word and did what he promised he would do.  He saw through the smoke screen and didn’t knuckle under to the opposition.  Please send him a letter or email of thanks.

All of the State Legislators who went to bat for us to make this happen:  The list is long and includes, the sponsors and co sponsors of this year’s bills in both the House and the Senate; the sponsors of HB1911 and SB0780, for allowing their bills to be amended to include the helmet language; all of the Legislatures who voted for the passage of HB0117, HB1911 in the House and HB1911 in the Senate; and all of the State Legislatures who, in the past, supported the rights of Florida’s motorcyclists.

Finally, I want to thank you and all the motorcyclists in Florida for rallying together when it was necessary.  In the ten months of Helmet Law 101's existence we had over 25,000 hits.  During the last month we were getting over 300 hits a day.  Because of you and the interest shown, if the Governor had any doubts, which he said he did, you convinced him otherwise.  The bikers in this state made the difference and you deserve a thank you.  The Voice your Opinion posts were a major motivation for visitors to this website.  Some of the comments and letters posted here were nothing short of brilliant.  I also want ot thank Weyland Smith, Chuck Widle, President, ABATE, Southeast Chapter and Julie Hatala from WTSP TV for alerting me of, and in the case of the latter, confirming the Governors actions today.

Helmet Law 101 will remain open and updated regularly to keep you informed of what is going on in our State.  I will be posting an explanation of the new law, some FAQ’s and hopefully with your help we will keep track of how the new law is working.  I also will be adding a bulletin board to encourage more discussion.

I also want to invite you to join your fellow bikers in a celebration of freedom in an inaugural "Freedom of Choice Run" at midnight on July 1, 2000.  The run will leave from Tampa and end at Indian Shores near Clearwater.  I will post detail shortly.  Will you join us?
 

June 15, 2000

Tomorrow, HB1911 moves into it’s final five days of life.  The bill will either be signed or vetoed.  It either will becomes law or be the biggest disappointment to Florida’s motorcycle community since the inception of the helmet law.

Governor Jeb Bush has not said much on the issue.  His last statement, as far as I can tell, was during the Cyber Town Meeting when he said he was concerned about the amount of insurance required by the bill.

So far the Governor has vetoed five bills.  For those of you who are interested they are, HB0113, SB0114, SB0714, SB1230 and HB2179.  He has signed into law 406 Bills.  There are 10 bills that are due to be signed by June 20, 2000.  Only one has been signed.  A note of interest, Wednesday, the Governor signed SB772 into law, which repealed the emission testing for automobiles in Florida as of July 01, 2000.

Also of note, according to a study released Thursday by the Surface Transportation Policy Project, four of the top five metropolitan areas considered the most dangerous for pedestrians are in Florida, with Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater leading the list.  I find this noteworthy because in the two-year period 1997 and 1998, 676 pedestrians were killed just walking in the streets of Florida in those 4 metropolitan areas.  During the same period, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Traffic Crash Facts, 336 motorcyclist and passengers were killed due to a crash in the entire state.  Just some food for thought for Governor Bush.  Let’s see how many newspapers call for helmets for pedestrians.

We’re in the final third of the race and we need to give that extra kick to win.  By the response in the Voice Your Opinion page, those who have visited this website have done their part.  Now we’re into the no pain, no gain area.  Get a friend, a family member, co-worker or a neighbor, anyone you can to call or email the Governor.  Here is how you may reach the Governor:

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Telephone: 850/488-4441
Fax: 850/487-0801
Email:    jeb@jeb.org
           bushj@eog.state.fl.us
           fl_governor@eog.state.fl.us

Here is the link for the poster.

Here is a link to the Governor's schedule.
 

June 12, 2000

As we begin day six of the HB1911’s visit to the Governor's office, Freedom of Choice with insurance remains a reality and in the hands of Governor Jeb Bush.  For some reason, this morning I have a feeling of euphoria that Jeb will live up to his past commitment to the motorcycling community and sign into law HB1911.  So far, as a result of this years legislative session he has signed 364 bills, vetoed three and two became law without his signature.  About 500 hundred bills passed the Legislature during this years session.  I can tell you that the Governor typically shows no pattern in how long he waits to sign a bill.  Some bills are signed very early, some bills are signed on the last day and some every day in between.  Of the three bills that were vetoed, two were vetoed on the 15th day.

During the last 9 days of our wait, if it takes that long, we need to continue to rally everyone we know to contact the Governor.  On the Voice Your Opinion page, many people have said they are getting a personal response from the governor, though a non-committal response, at the jeb@jeb.org email address.  Once again, here is the contact information.

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Telephone: 850/488-4441
Fax: 850/487-0801
Email:    jeb@jeb.org
           bushj@eog.state.fl.us
           fl_governor@eog.state.fl.us

Here is the link for the poster.

Here is a link to the Governor's schedule.

All that is necessary at this point is to ask the Governor to, “Please sign HB1911.”
 

June 08, 2000 - 07:30 AM

HB1911 sits in the Governor's office along with 151 other bills pending his signature.  Yesterday, he vetoed his second bill, HB0113, a Bill Relating to Driver's License Suspension/DUI Test.  Governor Jeb has signed 300 bill into law as of this morning.

According to the Governor's office, there is a steady stream of about 200 letters and emails coming in every day for the last two weeks.  The vast majority of this correspondence has asked the Governor to sign the bill.  Now that the media attention has quieted down, and with 13 day remaining for the Governor to act on HB1911, the time could not be better for you or anyone you can muster to contact the Governor and ask him to sign the bill.

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Telephone: 850/488-4441
Fax: 850/487-0801
Email:    jeb@jeb.org
           bushj@eog.state.fl.us
           fl_governor@eog.state.fl.us

There are some outstanding letters and comments posted on the Voice Your Opinion page that I urge you to read.  While you're there, use this forum to tell us what you think.

If you would like to know the Governor's schedule,  Click here.
 

June 6, 2000

Governor Received Helmet Modification Bill

On June 5, Governor Jeb Bush received HB1911 for his signature.  He was asked by the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and the President of the Florida Senate to sign HB1911.  As you already know, Governor Bush has 15 days in which he must sign or veto the Bill.  He must do something with the bill by June 20, 2000.  If within that time he does not sign the bill, it would become law on July 1, 2000.

And so helmet modification now sits in the Governor's hands.  In his statement at the Cyber Town Meeting, he turned this into a burden to society issue saying, "I have not made up my mind whether I will sign the bill."  He said it was his “dilemma” and he has “a couple of weeks to figure it out.”  He has 15 days but he need not use all 15 days to sign or veto HB1911.  We need to take advantage of whatever time we have remaining and do the following:

Ask everyone we know, friends, family, coworkers, neighbors and anyone else we can think of to call, write, fax or email the Governor and ask that he sign HB1911.

Print out copies of the poster/flyer.  Post it at wherever bikers get together.  Hand it out to your friends.  Bring some to your local motorcycle shop or your motorcycle club meeting.

The Governor has stated he personally reads emails sent to the following email addresses:
jeb@jeb.org
bushj@eog.state.fl.us

If you call, make sure you give your name and address.  The telephone number is:
850-488-4441.

When sending a letter or fax you must sign the letter and give your address.  Mail or fax you letter to:
Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Fax: 850-487-0801

Remember, the Governor does not have to wait the entire 15 days to sign or veto the bill so we need to take action now.  With a veto of this bill, helmet modification or helmet repeal will be dead in Florida for some time in the future.  After you've emailed the Governor, Click here to join the discussion about this issue.

If you would like to know the Governor's schedule,  Click here
 

June 3, 2000

HB1911 remains among 68 bills that need to be sent over to Governor Bush.  49 of these bills are Senate Bills and 19 are House BIlls.  It is almost a certainty that the Governor will receive our bill next week.  Once he receives the bill, he has 15 days to sign it or veto it.  So far the Governor has signed 229 bills into law, has 199 bills pending his signature and vetoed 1 bill.  Governor Bush said he is undecided on signing the Helmet Bill.  Please read the June 1 update to get more details.  Also, the debate about the insurance issue has heated up.  Click here read the comments or say what's on your mind.
 

June 1, 2000

I have just returned from Washington, DC.  Rolling Thunder was awesome as usual and the rain and cold temperature served as a reminder of why I moved to Florida.

To bring you up to date, there are 91 bills yet to be sent to Governor Bush and lucky for us, HB1911 is one of the 91.  I say "lucky for us" because of what Jeb Bush had to say at the Cyber Town Meeting last Friday.  Here is the text of what he said about signing HB1911:

“I have not made up my mind whether I will sign the bill.  Like many bills, there are pros and cons to them becoming law. In this case the protection of freedom is counter balanced with the cost to the State.  The provision in the bill that requires $10,000 insurance may not be enough to protect Floridians from the undue cost associated with the freedom to ride without a helmet.  So that's my dilemma…and I have a couple of weeks to figure it out.  Everybody's got an opinion on this subject though, it's a very passionate subject.”  If you would like to hear it for yourself, click this link.

During my trip up north I spoke with at least 20 bikers from Florida.  Without exception, each one of them thought it was a done deal or had the wrong information.  Not one of them called or wrote the Governor.  “Why call, he already signed it,” was one response.  I heard things like “he must sign it because it's part of a bigger transportation bill,” or “he already signed it, it's effective July 1, 2000” or “it automatically becomes law on October 1, 2000.”  For some reason the word is just not getting out.

Those who have been coming to this website are very informed about this issue.  We know what is really going on. Now we need to share this information.  If we want this bill to pass WE need to get the message out.  We need to let those who are misinformed know that this isn't a cakewalk.  The Governor needs to see that there are great numbers who want this bill to pass.  Following this update I reposted the May 23 update.  This will show you what the contact has been so far.

The Governor has thrown us a curve.  In the past he said he would sign the bill and let the Legislature decide the insurance amount.  Now he is concerned about Floridians having "undue costs."  This is no accident. It is the hard work of those who oppose us.  But we can fight back.  The Governor told of two-email address where he personally reads the email and personally responds to email.  These are:

jeb@jeb.org
bushj@eog.state.fl.us

He said he tries to read and respond to 150 emails a day. The Governor gave these address out at the Cyber Town Meeting because, HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Time is running out.  The Governor has not signed HB1911.  He has not even received it yet.  As I mentioned before, bills are sent over a few at a time each day.  There are only 91 bills remaining.  HB1911 may be sent over tomorrow or some time next week.  The fifteen-day clock will start ticking.  The Governor has already indicated he will use all of the time to make his decision.  We cannot pass this opportunity up.  We need to find a way to get people to help us.

We need to get the message out. YOU need to get the message out. Print the poster.  Hand them out or post them.  You will be surprised how thankful people will be that you are helping them.  Tell people about this website.  You don't need to remember this address. Tell them to go to Yahoo and type in Helmet Law.  Talk to your friends and family and ask them to contact the Governor.  Send emails to everyone you know in Florida.  Give them the information they need to contact the Governor.  We cannot have come this far only to have our opponents beat us because Florida's motorcyclists are misinformed or apathetic.  All you need to tell people to do is to call, email, write or fax the Governor and say, "Please Sign HB1911."  We all need to email the Governor again at the above email addresses and ask him to sign HB1911. If you want to focus on the insurance issue the by all means do so but do it now.  I know this all probably sound redundant and I'm sorry if I am repeating myself.  It's just we are so close and to lose now because we couldn't get our fellow bikers to just get involved would be a tragedy.  Unless Florida's motorcyclists get involved we may lose.  If you have any ideas, comments or just want to say something about this, go to the Voice Your Opinion page.

Here is the governor's information:

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Telephone: 850/488-4441
Fax: 850/487-0801
Email:    jeb@jeb.org
           bushj@eog.state.fl.us
           fl_governor@eog.state.fl.us

Reposted form May 23, 2000

I called the Governor's office and spoke with the individuals who collect this information and actually present it to the Governor.  Here's what I was told.

Telephone Calls
While she couldn't give me exact numbers, Peggy said there have been over 1000 calls on this issue and the calls are running 95% for the Governor to sign HB1911.  Telephone calls are a good way to let the Governor know how you feel but make sure you give your name and address to the person taking the call.

Emails
According to Regina, who handles written correspondence, there has been about 790 emails sent to the Governor on HB1911.  70% have asked for him to sign the bill and 30% asked for a veto.

Letters and Faxes
As of today Regina said the Governor has received 133 letters.  Only 59 letters have asked the Governor to sign HB1911.  74 have asked for his veto.  When writing a letter you need to sign the letter and give your name and address in the letter.  Letters and petitions without this information are discarded.

Now let's put this in perspective.  With a little math we can figure out that about 1562 people have asked Jeb Bush to sign HB1911.  According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records, there are almost 497,000 motorcycle driver license endorsements and 229,684 registered motorcycles in the State of Florida.  That leaves us with some alarming results:

A little more than one half of one percent (.0068%) of the individuals who own a motorcycle have contacted the Governor.

Slightly more than one quarter of one percent (.0031%) of those individuals who are licensed to operate a motorcycle in the State of Florida took the time to contact the Governor.

I cannot speculate how the governor will look at this but make no mistake, according to the individuals I spoke with today, this is the information that our Governor will receive.  Let me ask you, how much do you think Jeb Bush would believe it would hurt his political future if he vetoed a bill that apparently only concerned .0031% of the people it affected?  Keep in mind the only controversial issue in HB1911 is the helmet language.

Look, we can make a difference or we can just sit back and see what happens.  Everyone needs to get his or her family and friends to write to the Governor.  If we would print out the flyer and pass it out when we go to bike night or post it where our fellow bikers hang out it would make a difference.  Many people email jokes back and forth every day.  Email these same people who send you jokes and ask them to contact the Governor.  We need to get more letters sent or faxed to the Governor.  You do not need to write anything fancy.  Dear Governor, please respect my right to make an adult decision and Sign HB1911 when it comes to your desk.  If you want to pass on more information to the Governor then do it.  Just write the letter.  If you don't want to type it then hand print it.  Again here is the Governors Information.

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Telephone: 850/488-4441
Fax: 850/487-0801
Email:    jeb@jeb.org
           bushj@eog.state.fl.us
           fl_governor@eog.state.fl.us