Written by Dr. Jack Wheeler
A friend of mine lives in Kona on the Big Island in Hawaii. He has a fishing boat which he proudly named the 44-DD after a spectacular feature of his wife's anatomy. This is not about that sort of Double-D....
Do you know how your congress member voted? If your like most people in Ohio, it’s not something to be proud of. Below is a list of how each member voted in Ohio 8 -Yes & 10 - ...
After a weekend of Tea Party’s with thousands of people attending them, I returned home to relax and watch a little TV. I frequently watch shows on the Discover Channel ...
After a number of speeches, both for and against SCR13, the resolution was called for a vote and Passed 19 to 12. The roll call is posted below, so I encourage everyone to take note of the decanters....
Tens of thousands was an understatement to say the least. As all the national media, Fox News included reported, the real number was millions. In fact the 9/12 March on Washington ...
Written by Brian Miller
Tuesday, 01 December 2009 08:19
Call Columbus Today about SR 165
Common Sense and Columbus seem to have only 1 thing in common – the letter “C”. Unlike in Washington, where high profile bills like “Cap & Trade” and “National Healthcare Reform” dominate the legislative landscape with their sweeping takeover of massive swaths of the private sector, our individual rights and our pocket books, Columbus is getting far less attention.
The reality is small, less – dare I say – “sexy” legislation is attempting to do the same thing on a lesser scale here in Ohio. Efforts to centralize control in Columbus and in the form of Regional Groups merging multi-city and multi-county governments under new associations are just as much a threat to our rights and our pocket books.
New legislation in the area of private drilling of oil & natural gas, sure doesn’t sound that exciting, however, it affects tens of thousands of property owners here in Ohio. While you may think of this as a real issue, new regulations being drafted in the Ohio’s Republican led Senate sadly will take away more rights of the owners of the property where these resources are while expanding and centralizing regulatory control in Columbus. SB 165 is up for a vote in the Senate Environmental Committee with 8 pending amendments that would stop unnecessary regulations, save money, protect private property rights and keep local governmental control.
Many of you remember State Senator Grendell of Ohio’s 18th district from his countless appearances on the Matt Patrick show as well as at local Tea Parties, including our big bash this summer in Cuyahoga Falls. He has lead the charge to pass a State Sovereignty bill here in Ohio and is a champion of smaller, localized governmental structure here in the Buckeye State. Senator Grendell is a true believer of our original Constitutional form of government and a true patriot who has lent both his voice and hundreds of hours of his own time to our movement. Now he needs you to help yourself.
Communication from Senator Grendell’s Office:
SB 165, Senator Niehaus’ bill is up for a possible vote and amendments this coming Wednesday in the Environmental Committee. Below is a list of the amendments submitted by Senator Grendell to SB 165. We have worked with NEOGAP to put these amendments together. Although they are all very important #1 and # 8 would be extremely helpful to have made into law. # 1 would no longer allow the companies to take peoples land for the purpose of drilling and # 8 would certainly bring local control to the people
AM 6797 - Mandatory pooling – elimination of mandatory pooling
AM 6798 - Minimum distance of well from residential dwelling.
AM 6799 - Liability Insurance – ten million.
SB 6800 - Replacement of bill’s contents with SB 196.
AM 6801 - Remote monitoring and shut-off equipment for well in urbanized area.
AM 6802 - Latches on well head and tank battery enclosures. A person that is issued a permit to drill a well under 1509.073. shall install latches on well head and tank battery enclosures t hold the enclosures open.
AM 6803 – Right of entry to surface locations of well.
AM 6804 – Compliance of oil and gas wells in urbanized areas with zoning requirements.
The members of this committee are servicing the entire state, and will listen to your request even if you are not in their district. Pick up the phone or send a fax today to support the addition of these 8 important amendments!
Senate Leadership
Bill Harris (R) Senate President Statehouse 1 Capitol Square, 2nd Floor Columbus, OH43215 Phone: (614) 466-8086
Fax: (614) 387-2726 Email:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Many of you remember State Senator Grendell of Ohio’s 18th district from his countless appearances on the Matt Patrick show as well as at local Tea Parties, including our big bash this summer in Cuyahoga Falls. He has lead the charge to pass a State Sovereignty bill here in Ohio and is a champion of smaller, localized governmental structure here in the Buckeye State. Senator Grendell is a true believer of our original Constitutional form of government and a true patriot who has lent both his voice and hundreds of hours of his own time to our movement. Now he needs you to help yourself.
