No, I think it actually makes sense. How are lawmakers supposed to know every single one of their voter's issues? Plus this particular issue (unlocking phones)

No, I think it actually makes sense. How are lawmakers supposed to know every single one of their voter's issues? Plus this particular issue (unlocking phones) might be a particularly important one for you, but secondary for a vast majority of people (myself NOT included). So I find the system of petitions sensible in that respect.