SB1 Testimony Page
Step 1 - Write your testimony
Here's a template from our partners at Honesty for Ohio Education:
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Chair Roegner, Vice Chair Cirino, Ranking Member Ingram, and members of the Senate Higher Education Committee,
Thank you for allowing me to testify today. My name is ________. I am [basic bio about who you are]. I am strongly opposed to SB 1 and its companion bill HB 6.
[Then tell them why! Make it short and sweet - a few paragraphs is perfect. Tell a personal story. Or explain why your job experience gives you this perspective on the bill. Maybe cite some statistics or case studies to back up your claims]
I ask you to consider my testimony and vote NO on this [harmful/extremist/discriminatory/destructive/etc] bill.
Thank you again for the opportunity to testify.
[If you are testifying in-person] I will now take any questions you may have.
Step 2 - Complete a Witness Form
Senate Higher Education Committee Witness Form - Click Here
Step 3 - Submit Your Testimony
Submit your testimony and witness slip as two PDFs to Roegner@OhioSenate.gov .
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Testimony is due by Monday (2/10) at 2:00 pm
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Send your testimony and witness slip as 2 separate pdfs (But you can send them in the same email)
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BONUS - Share your testimony online and send it to bhuelskamp@loveboldly.net
Step 4 - Deliver Your Testimony (If you plan to go in person)
Arrive at the Statehouse before the committee is scheduled to begin.
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Park either in the garage underneath the Statehouse or the Columbus Commons Parking Garage.
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Note: you’ll need to go through a metal detector when you arrive.
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You can ask the security guards to direct you to the committee room where your hearing is being held.
Bring a printed copy of your testimony with you to read in front of the committee (You do not need to read your testimony word for word).
You may also want to bring copies to hand to reporters – you can contact reporters ahead of time to let them know you (and your group) will be testifying!