Support Nullification of NDAA
Thanks to Representative Dan Itse, HB 399 passed in the NH House and will be voted on in the NH Senate.
HB 399 is a bill that “…establishes the New Hampshire Liberty Act. The bill prohibits the state from supporting or implementing 2 sections of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, pertaining to the authority of the United States armed services to detain persons suspected of terrorism.”
NDAA Nullification Now in the New Hampshire Senate
Please take the following actions to help it pass!
The Liberty Preservation Act to stop state participation in NDAA “indefinite detention” passed the New Hampshire House with a vote of 337-15. It now moves to the Senate, where it’s going to be a close call. But your support right now can help pass this important bill.
You can call in the evenings and over the weekend as well. If you reach their voicemail, leave a message so their offices know first thing the next business morning that a large number of people support HB399. In your voicemail, make sure to ask that they call you back so that you can speak to the legislator or staff directly.
ACTION ITEMS for New Hampshire
1. Contact your state senator. Strongly, but respectfully urge him/her to vote YES on HB399.
You can find your Senator’s contact information here:
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/members/wml.aspx
2. Encourage your local community to take action as well. Present the Liberty Preservation Act to your city county, your town council, or your county commissioners. Various local governments around the country are already passing similar resolutions and ordinances. Local legislative action present a great way to strengthen a statewide campaign against NDAA indefinite detention.
Model legislation here: http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/ndaa
3. Share this information widely. Please pass this along to your friends and family. Also share it with any and all grassroots groups you’re in contact with around the state. Please encourage them to email this information to their members and supporters.
New Hampshire stands on strong ground to reject a federal power which has already been struck down in federal court and is still pending appeal.