“There Oughta Be A Law… Or Not” Contest

Assemblyman Jared Huffman is launching his third annual “There Oughta Be A Law… Or Not” contest… here it is a message from him.

Dear Friends,

I’m pleased to announce that my third annual “There Oughta Be A Law…Or Not” contest starts today. If you have an idea for state legislation, click here to submit your proposal.

Folks in our community care about making government work. Each year, I’m impressed by the number, quality, and diversity of the suggestions I receive.

Later this year, I’ll review each entry and choose at least one. Winners will have the opportunity to testify for their bill in Sacramento… and have a good chance of seeing their idea improve the lives of 38 million Californians.

“Oughta” winners come from all walks of life. In 2008, contest winners consisted of nine constituents who had almost identical entries. Their legislative idea, requiring utilities to pay individuals for the excess solar and other forms of renewable energy they produce at their homes, small businesses or farms, is currently on the Governor’s desk awaiting action.

Even when a contest entry doesn’t win, I carry participants’ cares and concerns with me every time I set foot on the Assembly floor. So if you’ve recently thrown up your hands and said, “there oughta be a law…or not!” I hope you’ll tell me about it.

This year’s deadline is December 1st.

Sincerely,

Assemblymember Jared Huffman
6th Assembly District