NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR 2-21-2019

DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, February 21, 2019

South Dakota: Senate to Vote on Enhanced Preemption Legislation Tomorrow
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
South Dakota: Senate to Vote on Enhanced Preemption Legislation Tomorrow
Today, the Senate State Affairs Committee passed Enhanced Preemption Legislation, House Bill 1056, by an 8 to 1 vote.
Maryland: Please Attend House and Senate Committee Hearings on Gun Bills
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Maryland: Please Attend House and Senate Committee Hearings on Gun Bills
The House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee are scheduled to hold hearings on multiple gun bills in the coming days.
Arizona: School Pick-up/Drop-off Bill Advances From Committee
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arizona: School Pick-up/Drop-off Bill Advances From Committee
On February 20th, the Arizona state House Committee on Public Safety voted 4-3 to pass House Bill 2693 to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families by reducing arbitrary boundaries that leave them defenseless.  HB 2693 will now be considered by the House Committee on Rules for constitutionality before it goes to the House floor for a vote.
Kentucky: Urge Judiciary Committee to Support Constitutional Carry
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Kentucky: Urge Judiciary Committee to Support Constitutional Carry
Senate Bill 150 has been referred to the Kentucky state House Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
West Virginia: Campus Carry Bill Moves to Another Committee
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
West Virginia: Campus Carry Bill Moves to Another Committee
On February 19th, the West Virginia state House Judiciary Committee voted 12-11 to pass House Bill 2519, the Campus Self-Defense Act.  HB 2519 would ensure that law-abiding adults are not stripped of their right to self-defense when they cross an arbitrary boundary onto a college campus.  It will now go to the House Finance Committee for further consideration.
Oklahoma: Senate Committee Passes Constitutional Carry Legislation
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Oklahoma: Senate Committee Passes Constitutional Carry Legislation
Today, the Oklahoma Senate Appropriations Committee passed Constitutional Carry Legislation, House Bill 2597, by an 18 to 4 vote.
Minnesota: Setting the Record Straight on “Universal” Background Checks and Red Flag” Legislation
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Minnesota: Setting the Record Straight on “Universal” Background Checks and “Red Flag” Legislation
Recently, there has been misinformation spread that gives the impression that NRA-ILA does not oppose so-called “universal” background checks and “red flag” legislation in Minnesota.  In a time where the Second Amendment community needs to band together to fight against the influx of gun control measures being introduced, it is strange to see so-called “pro-gun” organizations that purport to support the Second Amendment attempting to create division by spreading these rumors.