Sample Email 1
Dear (Legislator's Name):
I am writing to urge you to oppose HF863, the California Low Emissions Vehicle bill. This bill will cause pickup trucks, SUVs and minivans to become unavailable and extremely expensive.
I need my (pickup/SUV/minivan) for the utility it provides. It would be extremely difficult for me to (do my job/pull my boat/carpool my children/other reason) without the use of my (pickup/SUV/minivan).
Please oppose this bill when it is your turn to vote on it.
Sincerely,
(Your name and address)
Sample Email 2
Dear (Legislator's Name):
HF 863 is bad for Minnesota. This bill requires you, our elected officials, to abdicate your lawmaking authority to an unelected body of regulators in California. These California regulators, known as the California Air Resources Board, make regulations for California's air quality and vehicle emissions. They do not take into account the unique qualities of Minnesota--that's your job.
Different fuels burn differently. Minnesota's fuel has 10% enthanol, California's has 6%. Minnesota is on track to have 20% ethanol in our fuel by 2012. California has no such goal. The majority of Minnesotans drive trucks, SUVs and minivans. Californians primarily drive cars. Minnesota is a much more rural state than California and has more severe winter weather conditions. Minnesota has more boat owners and sportsmen than California.
California regulators should not be making laws for Minnesota. Please oppose HF 863 when it is your turn to vote on it.
Sincerely,
(Your name and address)