Subj: Fwd: Legislative Alert Date: 1/16/2004 3:46:05 PM Eastern Standard Time From: "Keith Tignor" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent from the Internet (Details) To all Beekeepers..... If you have watched the news at all, you know that the Virginia lawmakers are in session. The two bills introduced that are of particular interest to beekeepers are listed below. We are asking that you immediately contact your Delegate and Senator to convince them to support these bills. Please pass this info to any other beekeeper you may feel to be interested. SB-199....Damage Compensation to be extended to beekeepers for losses to bees and bee equipment. ( partner bill in lower house: HB-1069 ) SB-200....Amends Plant Pollination Board structure to assist in setting up new Queen Bee research and development program in Virginia. This beekeeper sees these bills as worthy of your support. Your assistance to contact as many of the state lawmakers as possible to convince them to support passage of both bills is requested. Phone calls, emails, and personal letters will show we are interested in protecting the bees. Thank you... :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::