The fight over HB 1467—the bill that will make it more difficult for consumers to use the courts to get compensation for shoddy work by contractors—is heating up. Today the Inquirer reports that the Attorney General Tom Corbett, a Republican no less, has advised Governor Rendell that the bill is unconstitutional. Yesterday Jeff Gelles wrote another powerfu column and blog entry about it.
The Inquirer also reports that the City’s Director of Consumer Affairs, Lance Hvaer, and Councilman Jim Kenney, wrote a joint letter asking the Governor to veto the bill.
You can join them. Contact Governor Rendell by email at governor@state.pa.us by fax with the Hallwatch Faxbank Service , call him at 717-787-2500 or write to him at Governor Edward G. Rendell, 225 Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
Over the last few years we have seen one bad bill after another sneak through the legislature when no one is looking. This one got through as well. But thanks to Jeff Gelles and a few others we know about it in time to stop it. Now you have to do your part and make sure the Governor hears your opposition to HB 1467.