eBook Bill Hearing: 3/4 ***Second Chance!*** Did you miss out on testifying for SB 148? Not to worry! The Government Administration & Elections Committee has just introduced HB 5312, An Act Making Certain Terms in Electronic Book and Digital Audiobook License Agreements or Contracts Unenforceable, meaning you have a second chance to speak out and support this critical legislation! HB 5312 is essentially the same bill as SB 148, with a public hearing this coming Monday, 3/4 at 1:30 PM. You can still support fair terms & pricing for library eBooks - but time is running out!  Testimony can be given in person or over Zoom, or can be sent in writing. Even if you're speaking, it helps to send a letter too. Register to testify by 3 PM on Sun. 3/3 - and send your written testimony by 5 PM Mon. 3/4. The sooner the better!! Remember to mention the CT town you live in, and ask your family, friends, and neighbors to write in and share their own stories. Legislators need to hear how this affects CT libraries, as well as the individuals they serve. Every voice matters! Visit our action-oriented Speak Up! webpage for more details and guidance on next steps, including talking points & templates to help you prepare testimony. Thank you for your support, Kate and Olivia Co-Chairs, CLA Legislative Committee LibraryDirector@colchesterct.gov orhysb@gmail.com

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