There was a posting on Ferret Mailing list couple of days ago stating that
the ferret bill (house Bill 295) was going to be voted on in the senate this
week.  Wish this was true but it is not.
 
We're still in Senate Ways and Means as of today 6/14.  Rep. Brad Jones and
Senate Ways and Means people think it will be in that committee for another
two weeks at least.
 
This still buys us time for our phone calls and letters.  Please keep them
up.  The more interest we generate from this, the better chance we have of
making it.  I was told that what would help to kill this bill is lack of
participation from ferret "supporters and owners".
 
Here is a listing of the Senators on Senate Ways and Means Committee again
fyi:
 
You can also call or write to the Senate Ways and Means Committe all are
Senators and all can be reached by writing to:
 
Senator XXX
State House
Boston, MA 02133
 
or call them at the State House, all are area code (617).  Ask to speak to
the Senator but you'll probably not get thru.  If not, ask to speak to their
aide and be firm!  Make sure you are speaking to their aide.  If a senator
is your own ask to speak to them directly since you are a constituant of
theirs.  ALSO NOTE: It is not imperative you give your name and address.
But, it does help.  Do not tell anyone what you own or do not own.  Just
that you are a ferret supporter and are concerned about this issue.
 
Senate Ways and Means Committee:
 
Thomas F. Birmingham, Chairman 722-1481
Robert D. Wetmore, Vice Chairman 722-1540
Matthew J. Amorello 722-1485
Robert A. Antonioni 722-1230
Michael C. Creedon 722-1200
Robert A. Durand 722-1120
Cheryl A. Jacuqes 722-1555
James P. Jajuga 722-1604
Michael Knapik 722-1415
David P. Magnani 722-1640
Linda J. Melconian 722-1660
Therese Murray 722-1330
Thomas C. Norton 722-1114
Henri S. Rauschenbach 722-1570
Stanley S. Rosenberg 722-1532
Charles E. Shannon 722-1578
Marian Walsh 722-1348
 
If you need to find out your particular Senator, contact the Senate Lobby
and Info line at (617) 722-1455 or the Citizen Info Line 727-7030
 
You can also get updates on the bills progression on the Ferret Hotline
in Mass by calling (617) 224-1098.
 
Anyone wishing to receive info packet or fliers please send a self
addressed stamped manilla legal size envelope with at least $1.00 worth
of postage to:
 
Mass Friends of the Domestic Ferret Group
PO Box 3123
Wakefield, MA 01880
[Posted in FML issue 1226]