Let's try this again: 16 February, support software freedom bill HB-617-FN in Concord

[Ted Roche]

I'm not sure this is the most current version of the bill, but there's
some interesting discussion at the bottom.

https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2023&id=188&txtFormat=html

On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 5:48 PM Ted Roche <tedroche at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> If you are unable to testify in person (a much more effective option,
> I've been told), you can post your (optional) testimony and/or your
> position in favor or against the bill by navigating to:
>
> https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/
>
> selecting the link labeled, "House Sign-in Form and Online Testimony Submission"
>
> registering your name, location and email, and selecting the bill you
> wish to comment on:
> Date: February 16, 2023
> Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration
> Choose the hearing time and bill: 1:00 - HB617
> Representing: yourself or others
>
> and post whether you are in favor, opposed or neutral and optionally
> upload or enter text testimony.
>
> Submit, review and post.
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 4:58 PM Joshua Judson Rosen
> <rozzin at hackerposse.com> wrote:
> >
> > There will be a hearing mid-day tomorrow (Thursday) in Concord
> > regarding House Bill 617-FN, "AN ACT prohibiting, with limited exceptions,
> > state agencies from requiring use of proprietary software in interactions with the public."
> >
> > Unfortunately I have no transportation tomorrow, but maybe you'd be able to go and show your support?
> >
> > More details at <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/new-hampshire-residents-voice-your-support-for-software-freedom-on-feb-16>
> >
> > If you were on this list around this time last year, you may remember that there was a similar bill put forward then,
> > which failed to become law.
> > This version has apparently been trimmed to hopefully give it a better chance at doing so.
> >
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