Regarding my mailings to all of the Senators and the Governor of Ohio, I received quite a few responses. While they are all probably form letters at least there was a response, Senator DiDonato had this suggestion in his reply: <He really appreciates your input on this item. He will consider your thoughts during the budget process. He also urges you to contact Senate President Doug White to inform him of your opinion on this matter. You may contact his office at: Senate President Doug White Statehouse Columbus, OH 43215 614-466-8082 Once again, thank you for contacting Senator DiDonato in regard to the uncertified copy choice.  If you have any future questions or concerns feel free to contact his office. Sincerely, Melissa Melissa Fazekas Administrative Aide Greg L. DiDonato Senate Minority Leader 30th District> >From Senator Kirk Schuring <Thank you for your letter regarding your interest in the state biennial operating budget for FY 2004 and FY 2005 concerning open records.  I appreciate hearing from you about this important issue.The bill addressing the budget cycle (House Bill 95) was recently passed in the House.  The Senate Finance Committee will amend the bill and send it to the Senate floor sometime in early June.  Typically, the budgetary process is not concluded until mid June.  I mention all of this because you will see and hear many proposals between now and June.  This is a very contentious budget, and it will require an extraordinary amount of deliberation and debate.  Please be patient when a proposal is submitted.  I appreciate your feedback during this challenging budgetary process, and I can assure you that your thoughts and views will be taken into consideration as we proceed. Thank you again for sharing your opinion with me.  Please feel free to contact me whenever there is an issue that concerns you. Sincerely,   Kirk Schuring State Senator 29th Senate District> >From Senator Bill Harris <Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding House Bill 145, which was amended by the House of Representatives into HB 95, the biennial operating budget. As you are well aware, this language would prohibit a governmental agency within the state from providing electronic services if the same services can be provided by private industry.  While I certainly understand the intent of this language, I have met with numerous officials from state departments and agencies, as well as other interested parties, who have expressed strong opposition to the amended language.     This provision, in addition to the entire biennial operating budget, is currently being discussed between members of the Senate Finance Committee and the various interested parties.  While it is too soon what changes may occur to this particular language, I can assure you that we are looking very closely at the impact this provision may have on informational services provided by the state. Once again, thank you for your correspondence.  If I can be of further assistance to you with this or any other state-related matter, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely,  Senator Bill HarrisChairman, Senate Finance Committee19th Senate District> I intend to just keep writing. I made a form letter on an email and send it to myself and then went to the site with all of the senators listed and just clicked on their email connection and did a cut and paste from my own email. Took about half an hour to send to every senator and the governor. There is probably a better way but this was quick and easy for me. Sharon in So. California