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URGENT!!!
We will need all hands on deck for this one. Tammy and Tom are going to try to remove the emergency clause on the AR ban, which would give us a little more time to release the AR's we have in pawn back to customers. But we will need everyone's help with this grassroots campaign.
Please read her urgent message below:
"Saw Tom this morning & we're going to team-up on lobbying to remove the emergency clause on
SHB 1240 Assault Weapon Ban bill. This would also be the message to lawmakers from WSPA members as constituents. They're not going to kill the ban bill, so this is the best we can do with this issue.
SHB 1143 Firearms/purchase & transfer & SB 5078 Firearm industry duties, Tom & I will continue to attempt to kill them along the way.... SB 5078 is especially concerning for firearm dealers and manufacturers & their businesses.
Here's the Legislative Hotline #
Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000
You just call and talk w an operator who will ask you for your address so they can determine what leg. district you reside in & who your lawmakers are. Each leg district has 2 reps & 1 senator. You can leave messages for all 3. OR you can email lawmakers directly, if you know who they are, by accessing the leg link.
The Leg website link is: https://leg.wa.gov/ (leg.wa.gov) This link will take you to the Legislature's Home Page where you can navigate to "Contact Your Lawmaker" located on the right-hand side under "Let Your Voice Be Heard" click on "Contact Your Lawmaker" & locate their name & click & there you can leave your message.
If you don't know who you lawmakers are you can click here District Finder to locate your district and legislators, or you can from the Home page- scroll down to bottom of page and on the left side under 'Find" click on "Districts & Legislators", you will plug in your address and there ya go.
As the 3 bills move thru the process, they will be referred to policy committee and I will send you the committee roster with the lawmakers who serve on the committee & target WSPA members who have a lawmaker on the committee & also have our members email each lawmaker on the committee because we have nothing to lose by asking..
So I will get you that info soon.
The battle is on & WSPA members NEED to engage in the grassroots effort to help save your businesses. Grassroots is Needed NOW....
Let me know if you have questions, I'm here for you!
Best,
Tamara Warnke
Washington State Pawnbrokers' Association
Government Relations & Consulting Services
Cell- 360-490-1159
TLRWARNKE@gmail.com "
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We’re an association of pawnbrokers and second hand dealers in Washington State. The members of the WSPA work to uphold the best ethical conduct and have established the best practices to follow and obey local, state, and federal laws and regulations. We work for the interests of responsible pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers. We serve o
We’re an association of pawnbrokers and second hand dealers in Washington State. The members of the WSPA work to uphold the best ethical conduct and have established the best practices to follow and obey local, state, and federal laws and regulations. We work for the interests of responsible pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers. We serve our membership with professional education, legal resources, industry programs, and legislative advocacy.
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Preferring to show up in person and build relationships, we strive to earn business the old-fashioned way. A low hourly rate and annual contracts that encourage unlimited phone calls and e-mails are just two of the reasons to use the services we provide.
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Preferring to show up in person and build relationships, we strive to earn business the old-fashioned way. A low hourly rate and annual contracts that encourage unlimited phone calls and e-mails are just two of the reasons to use the services we provide.
Whether you need help with getting all of your compliance in order, have trouble understanding the Military Lending Act, local law enforcement and search and seizure issues, ATF audit assistance, Quickbooks set-up and training, analysis of your business model and best practices, or just want someone to bounce ideas off of, then look no further.
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