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NDHRC Action Alert - Human Rights bills in the North Dakota Legislature

The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition will provide testimony on several bills the week of January 17th.  Please visit http://ndhrc.org/Goals/2005LegActivities/2005LegislativeActivities.htm or http://ndhrc.org/Goals/NonGoalWork/Developments/OtherNDHRCWork.htm for the NDHRC testimony.

HB 1171

Scheduled for hearing the week of January 17th before the Industry, Business and Labor Committee (members & e-mails listed at http://www.state.nd.us/lr/assembly/59-2005/house/standing-comm/ , scroll down to Industry, Business and Labor)

Changes to Workers' Compensation Benefits for Injured Workers

The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition opposes changes in HB 1171 that would weaken the protections for workers in capping temporary total disability benefits at 104 weeks or when maximum medical recovery is achieved.

We also oppose the change to the definition of permanent total disability.  This change further reduces the disabled worker’s entitlement to “sure and certain” relief when injured on the job.

If you'd like to help oppose these changes, please contact the members of the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee and let them know that you support the NDHRC's objections.  You can send them an e-mail, or call them at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local).

Suggested comment:

I support the objections of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition to the changes in HB 1171.  I ask for a do not pass recommendation on House Bill 1171.

[Name]

[Address]

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SB 2099

Heard Friday, January 14th before the Transportation Committee (members & e-mails listed at http://www.state.nd.us/lr/assembly/59-2005/senate/standing-comm/, scroll down to Transportation)

Changes in Alien Eligibility for Driver's Licenses

The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition opposes the changes in SB 2099 which would affect the ability of aliens in the United State to receive driver's licenses and photo identification.

If you'd like to help oppose these changes, please contact the members of the Senate Transportation Committee and let them know that you support the NDHRC's objections.  You can send them an e-mail, or call them at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local).

Suggested comment:

I support the objections of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition to the changes in SB 2099.  I ask that the committee delete sections 1 and 2 of SB 2099 or give the bill a do not pass recommendation.

[Name]

[Address]

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SB 2185

Scheduled for hearing the week of January 17th before the Human Services Committee (members & e-mails listed at http://www.state.nd.us/lr/assembly/59-2005/senate/standing-comm/ , scroll down to Human Services)

Workers with Disabilities Program

The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition supports the passage of SB 2185, which would continue the Workers with Disabilities program in North Dakota.

If you'd like to help support this bill, please contact the members of the Senate Human Services Committee and let them know that you support the passage of SB 2185.  You can send them an e-mail, or call them at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local).

Suggested comment:

I support the passage of SB 2185.  I ask for a do pass recommendation on Senate Bill 2185.

[Name]

[Address]

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HB 1012

Scheduled for hearing the week of January 17th before the Appropriations Committee (members & e-mails listed at http://www.state.nd.us/lr/assembly/59-2005/house/standing-comm/, scroll down to Appropriations)

Home and Community Based Services Funding

The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition supports the increased appropriation Home and Community Based Services in the Human Services budget.

If you'd like to help support this bill, please contact the members of the House Appropriations Committee and let them know that you support the passage of HB 1012.  You can send them an e-mail, or call them at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local).

Suggested comment:

I support the passage of HB 1012.  I ask for a do pass recommendation on House Bill 1012.

[Name]

[Address]

Thanks for your support!

Cheryl Bergian
Director
North Dakota Human Rights Coalition
(701) 239-9323 (Fargo)

North Dakota Human Rights Coalition

P.O. Box 1961

Fargo, North Dakota 58107-1961

Phone: (701) 239-9323

Fax: (701) 478-4452                                                                                                                         

Email:  humanrights@ndhrc.org

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