Wednesday was ABATE’s Day on the Hill, and while ABATE is not part of CSG, they are an example of a very effective lobbying group. The main piece of legislation they look out for is a mandatory helmet law, which they have effectively lobbied against over the years.
ABATE today stands for A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education, but at one time stood for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments. This freedom-loving group of motorcyclists once used to surround the Capitol on their bikes to promote or protest legislation.
Today, the group is incorporated,has volunteer lobbyists at the State Capitol, and even has its own PAC. They have done all the right things to evolve into a highly respected organization. Their primary objective today is to provide motorcycle education courses and to promote motorcycle safety. They do this at the same time they are opposed to mandatory helmet laws balancing the safety issues. ABATE is a force to be reckoned with and know that at any time they can still surround the Capitol with bikes.
For more information about ABATE Iowa visit their website at www.abateiowa.org
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