Some good news!!
We still have a long ways to go, but this kind of stuff is what will get us there. Notice that the votes weren't even close and the the D.C. PERSONAL PROTOCTION ACT INTRODUCED has more co-sponsers in one week than HR 1022 has after months.[:D]
We all need to stay on top and keep doing our part. WE WILL WIN THIS WAR ON OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS!!!!
SENATE VERSION OF
D.C. PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT INTRODUCED!
This week, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tex.) introduced S. 1001, the Senate version of the "District of Columbia Personal Protection Act," with 41 original cosponsors! Like its House counterpart --H.R. 1399, introduced on March 8, by U.S. Representatives Mike Ross (D-Ark.) and Mark Souder (R-Ind.)-- the Senate legislation seeks to restore the constitutionally-guaranteed Second Amendment rights of the residents of the District of Columbia by repealing the District's onerous gun ban.
FLORIDA: The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee Passes Important Pro-Second Amendment Legislation! Senate Bill 2356, the "Individual Personal Private Property Protection Act of 2007," passed the Senate Criminal Justice Committee by an overwhelming vote of 7 to 1 on Tuesday, March 27. SB 2356 would protect employees and customers from having their private vehicles searched, and protects against punitive action by anti-gun business owners who would deny your right to have a firearm in your car for protection, or other lawful purposes, when you park in a business parking lot. Please be sure to email or call members of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee and thank them for protecting your rights.
KENTUCKY: Kentucky Legislature Strengthens State Firearms Law! House Bill 469, sponsored by Representative Robert Damron (D-39), would clarify that Kentucky residents may purchase firearms in contiguous states or otherwise acquire firearms anywhere it is legal to do so under federal and state law; specify that out-of-state residents may purchase or otherwise acquire firearms in Kentucky if the purchase is legal under federal and state law; specify that persons who are legal residents of the United States may purchase or otherwise acquire firearms in Kentucky if the purchase is legal under federal and state law. The bill passed the State House by a vote of 93 to 3 and is now in its way to the desk of Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) for his consideration.
NEVADA: Important Second Amendment Bills Moving Through Nevada Legislature! SB 237, introduced by Senators Warren Hardy (R-12) and John Lee (D-1) and AB 268, introduced by Assemblymembers James Settlemeyer (R-39) and Francis Allen (R-4) the companion CCW reciprocity bills, are still awaiting a vote in their respective Judiciary Committees. With an April 13 policy committee vote deadline, it is imperative that NRA members contact their legislators and ask that they support these important bills. You can find the text of these bills, as well as contact information for your legislators at http://www.leg.state.nv.us/.
NORTH DAKOTA: North Dakota "Castle Doctrine" Self-Defense Bill Making Progress! House Bill 1319, critical "Castle Doctrine" self-defense legislation sponsored by State Representative Todd Porter (R-34), passed the State Senate on Friday, March 23 by a margin of 44-2 but still requires House approval. The "Castle Doctrine" self-defense bill simply states that if a criminal breaks into your home, your occupied vehicle or your place of business, you do not have a "duty to retreat." The bill also provides protection from criminal prosecution and civil litigation to those who defend themselves from criminal attack. Please contact your State Representative at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local) and respectfully urge them to support HB1319.
North Dakota Pro-Hunting Bill Moving Forward! House Bill 1149, authored by State Representative Donald Dietrich (R-42), is headed to the Senate. The House of Representatives passed the bill 80-9 with the age minimum on deer hunting set at 12. The Senate Natural Resources Committee amended the bill to raise the minimum age to 13. Please contact your State Senator at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local) and respectfully urge them to support HB1149.
TENNESSEE: Tennessee Emergency Powers Legislation Unanimously Passes out of the State Senate! On Wednesday, March 28, Senate Bill 1597, sponsored by State Senator Mark Norris (R-32), passed the Senate by a 32-0 vote. Its companion bill, House Bill 1285, sponsored by State Representative Chris Crider (R-79) is currently in the House Judiciary Criminal Practice and Procedure subcommittee and is scheduled for a vote Wednesday, April 4. Please contact your State Representative today at 1-800-449-8366 and ask him or her to protect our Second Amendments rights and vote "YES" on HB 1285.
TEXAS: Texas Governor Signs Critical Self-Defense Reform Bill! On Tuesday, March 27, Governor Rick Perry (R) signed Senate Bill 378, NRA-supported "Castle Doctrine" legislation. Governor Perry's signature made Texas the first state to adopt "Castle Doctrine" legislation in 2007! SB 378 will protect individuals who use force to defend themselves in their home, car and place of business or employment from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits. It also states that you have no "duty to retreat" from an attack if you are in a place where you have a legal right to be, if you did not provoke your attacker, and if you are not engaged in criminal activity yourself.
Update on Texas Workers Protection Legislation! Three NRA-supported bills are moving through the Texas legislature: House Bill 220, sponsored by State Representative Phil King (R-61), House Bill 992, sponsored by State Representative Patrick Rose (D-45) and Senate Bill 534 sponsored by State Senator Glenn Hegar (R-18). Both HB220 and HB992 are currently in the Calendars Committee. SB534 passed unanimously in the Senate on Thursday, March 29 and now heads to the House for consideration. All three bills would allow Concealed Handgun Licensees to transport and store handguns in their locked, private motor vehicles while parked on their employer's property. HB992 and SB534 also provide employers with protection from civil liability for the unforeseeable acts of criminals. Unfortunately, some in the business community are opposing these bills. Please contact yo! ur State Representative and respectfully urge him or her to support HB220, HB992, and SB534. Contact information for your State Representative can be found at http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/welcome.php.
VERMONT: Vermont's Bill to Ban Lead Ammunition Appears To Have Been "Hung On The Wall!" Due to the overwhelming and exceptional actions of Vermont's gun owners and sportsmen, H. 352 appears to be dead for the 2007 legislative session. H. 352 is being disguised as a "help the children lead ban" bill to remove lead hazards from homes and businesses. Unfortunately, H. 352 is too broad and leaves interpretation open for municipalities to ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of lead ammunition
We all need to stay on top and keep doing our part. WE WILL WIN THIS WAR ON OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS!!!!
SENATE VERSION OF
D.C. PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT INTRODUCED!
This week, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tex.) introduced S. 1001, the Senate version of the "District of Columbia Personal Protection Act," with 41 original cosponsors! Like its House counterpart --H.R. 1399, introduced on March 8, by U.S. Representatives Mike Ross (D-Ark.) and Mark Souder (R-Ind.)-- the Senate legislation seeks to restore the constitutionally-guaranteed Second Amendment rights of the residents of the District of Columbia by repealing the District's onerous gun ban.
FLORIDA: The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee Passes Important Pro-Second Amendment Legislation! Senate Bill 2356, the "Individual Personal Private Property Protection Act of 2007," passed the Senate Criminal Justice Committee by an overwhelming vote of 7 to 1 on Tuesday, March 27. SB 2356 would protect employees and customers from having their private vehicles searched, and protects against punitive action by anti-gun business owners who would deny your right to have a firearm in your car for protection, or other lawful purposes, when you park in a business parking lot. Please be sure to email or call members of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee and thank them for protecting your rights.
KENTUCKY: Kentucky Legislature Strengthens State Firearms Law! House Bill 469, sponsored by Representative Robert Damron (D-39), would clarify that Kentucky residents may purchase firearms in contiguous states or otherwise acquire firearms anywhere it is legal to do so under federal and state law; specify that out-of-state residents may purchase or otherwise acquire firearms in Kentucky if the purchase is legal under federal and state law; specify that persons who are legal residents of the United States may purchase or otherwise acquire firearms in Kentucky if the purchase is legal under federal and state law. The bill passed the State House by a vote of 93 to 3 and is now in its way to the desk of Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) for his consideration.
NEVADA: Important Second Amendment Bills Moving Through Nevada Legislature! SB 237, introduced by Senators Warren Hardy (R-12) and John Lee (D-1) and AB 268, introduced by Assemblymembers James Settlemeyer (R-39) and Francis Allen (R-4) the companion CCW reciprocity bills, are still awaiting a vote in their respective Judiciary Committees. With an April 13 policy committee vote deadline, it is imperative that NRA members contact their legislators and ask that they support these important bills. You can find the text of these bills, as well as contact information for your legislators at http://www.leg.state.nv.us/.
NORTH DAKOTA: North Dakota "Castle Doctrine" Self-Defense Bill Making Progress! House Bill 1319, critical "Castle Doctrine" self-defense legislation sponsored by State Representative Todd Porter (R-34), passed the State Senate on Friday, March 23 by a margin of 44-2 but still requires House approval. The "Castle Doctrine" self-defense bill simply states that if a criminal breaks into your home, your occupied vehicle or your place of business, you do not have a "duty to retreat." The bill also provides protection from criminal prosecution and civil litigation to those who defend themselves from criminal attack. Please contact your State Representative at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local) and respectfully urge them to support HB1319.
North Dakota Pro-Hunting Bill Moving Forward! House Bill 1149, authored by State Representative Donald Dietrich (R-42), is headed to the Senate. The House of Representatives passed the bill 80-9 with the age minimum on deer hunting set at 12. The Senate Natural Resources Committee amended the bill to raise the minimum age to 13. Please contact your State Senator at 1-888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local) and respectfully urge them to support HB1149.
TENNESSEE: Tennessee Emergency Powers Legislation Unanimously Passes out of the State Senate! On Wednesday, March 28, Senate Bill 1597, sponsored by State Senator Mark Norris (R-32), passed the Senate by a 32-0 vote. Its companion bill, House Bill 1285, sponsored by State Representative Chris Crider (R-79) is currently in the House Judiciary Criminal Practice and Procedure subcommittee and is scheduled for a vote Wednesday, April 4. Please contact your State Representative today at 1-800-449-8366 and ask him or her to protect our Second Amendments rights and vote "YES" on HB 1285.
TEXAS: Texas Governor Signs Critical Self-Defense Reform Bill! On Tuesday, March 27, Governor Rick Perry (R) signed Senate Bill 378, NRA-supported "Castle Doctrine" legislation. Governor Perry's signature made Texas the first state to adopt "Castle Doctrine" legislation in 2007! SB 378 will protect individuals who use force to defend themselves in their home, car and place of business or employment from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits. It also states that you have no "duty to retreat" from an attack if you are in a place where you have a legal right to be, if you did not provoke your attacker, and if you are not engaged in criminal activity yourself.
Update on Texas Workers Protection Legislation! Three NRA-supported bills are moving through the Texas legislature: House Bill 220, sponsored by State Representative Phil King (R-61), House Bill 992, sponsored by State Representative Patrick Rose (D-45) and Senate Bill 534 sponsored by State Senator Glenn Hegar (R-18). Both HB220 and HB992 are currently in the Calendars Committee. SB534 passed unanimously in the Senate on Thursday, March 29 and now heads to the House for consideration. All three bills would allow Concealed Handgun Licensees to transport and store handguns in their locked, private motor vehicles while parked on their employer's property. HB992 and SB534 also provide employers with protection from civil liability for the unforeseeable acts of criminals. Unfortunately, some in the business community are opposing these bills. Please contact yo! ur State Representative and respectfully urge him or her to support HB220, HB992, and SB534. Contact information for your State Representative can be found at http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/welcome.php.
VERMONT: Vermont's Bill to Ban Lead Ammunition Appears To Have Been "Hung On The Wall!" Due to the overwhelming and exceptional actions of Vermont's gun owners and sportsmen, H. 352 appears to be dead for the 2007 legislative session. H. 352 is being disguised as a "help the children lead ban" bill to remove lead hazards from homes and businesses. Unfortunately, H. 352 is too broad and leaves interpretation open for municipalities to ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of lead ammunition
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Wouldn't it be Great news to here the NRA and or the GOA filed a law suit on the 2nd Amendment? Of course the NRA has to pay off the White Elephant. How big is the pay check those guys get? 0
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