[Libs-Or] URGENT: The Fight for SB 1098 Isn’t Over—We Need You NOW!

[OLA Legislative Committee Co-Chair]

*Library Advocates — We know it’s been a busy few days, but this can’t
wait!*



We know this is the second email in as many business days, but that’s how
urgent this moment is.



The public hearing for SB 1098 took place this morning at 8:00 AM, and OLA
President Ayn Frazee and OASL representative Kate Weber delivered powerful
testimony in support of the bill. A huge shoutout to OLA Intellectual
Freedom Committee member Miranda Doyle for her gallant attempt to testify
despite frustrating technical difficulties.



If you missed the hearing*, *you can watch it here: OLIS Media Player
<https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/mediaplayer/?clientID=4879615486&eventID=2025031100>
(start at the 23:09 mark).


Now, opposition testimony is pouring into the Legislature, and we need to
counter it with overwhelming support—starting NOW.



The next 48 hours are critical. This is the time to rally.



*What You Can Do Right Now*



*- Submit WrittenTestimony ASAP* – Use our Communication & Testimony Toolkit
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xAjmIb4hGyeZu1F0cah0wFFyX-YvdeGICpU95NA9IBU/edit?tab=t.0>
to submit a letter to the State Legislature here
<https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Testimony/SED/SB/1098/0000-00-00-00-00?area=Measures>.
Everyone’s voice makes a difference!



*- Contact your Legislator* – Use the *Find Your Legislator tool
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.oregonlegislature.gov_FindYourLegislator_leg-2Dsearch.html&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=1fMWZ6QrGh_2XBkOc_-s5lfxPI0qBvd0jIfFzV_8Yh0&m=xPZYqaQKH_WMsAKniCailQNT8Q5tMWGEA_9IyQ01IM3Jhhq9VHO6_A-P1V49tbrp&s=dOlTJilTy72xqOgJHIs8cK-810U2AizY3CexaxtSMls&e=>*
to identify your State Senator. Email or call their office to express your
support for SB 1098.



*-* *Spread the Word* – Share the attached Freedom to Read One-Pager with
colleagues, friends, and anyone who cares about protecting access to books
and ideas.




This is when librarians are needed most. The opposition is loud, but we can
be louder. Stand up, speak out, and make sure the Oregon Legislature knows
that the library community is watching.







Jeremy Skinner
Co-Chair, OLA Legislative Committee



Kate Lasky

Co-Chair, OLA Legislative Committee
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