ACTION ALERT - Tell Legislators to Pass SB 1001
Posted on February 8, 2010 by oregoncub
Tags, Legislative & Political
On Sunday, February 7, 2010, the Oregonian ran a story about the need for consumers to be clear on the terms of contracts they’re agreeing to when purchasing goods or services. More and more, verbal contracts - some with automatic renewals included - are commonplace. Or work orders are being written to include binding contract terms. But there’s a chance to ensure that consumers get the information they need before agreeing to any kind of contracts.
SB 1001 targets consumer contracts and would require that service providers of all kinds be more clear in their contracts about automatic renewals, cancellation procedures and early-termination fees.
What’s CUB’s interest in the bill? While regulated or “tariffed” services - like electricity, natural gas or basic, land-line telephone service - are not intended to be covered by the bill, products and service from wireless companies and cable companies are and that’s where CUB’s interest comes in. In fact, wireless companies are among the top opponents to the bill.
You can help pass a key piece of pro-consumer legislation in this short session. Please take a few minutes to write to one or more of the members of the Senate Consumer Protection and Public Affairs Committee and your own state senator (and state representative, while you’re at it).
Members of the Senate Consumer Protection and Public Affairs Committee are:
Sen. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Beaverton):
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Sen. Larry George (R-Sherwood):
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Sen. Ginny Burdick (D-Portland):
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Sen. Fred Girod (R-Stayton):
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Sen. Diane Rosenbaum (D-Portland):
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Not sure who your state senator and state representative is? Go here to find out their names and e-mail addresses.
Your e-mail doesn’t need to be long. Simply saying “please support SB 1001” would be enough. If you have a story about getting stuck with contract terms that caught you or a friend or family member unexpectedly, it’s very appropriate to share it. Mainly, it’s important to have a show of grassroots support to overcome the intense opposition from wireless companies.
Again, send your e-mail(s) right now. The session is moving very fast and bills have very narrow windows where their fate is decided. Your input could make a key difference.
As always, CUB’s members and supporters are the BEST! Thanks for your support.
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