NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT 3-1-2019


DAILY ALERT FOR Friday, March 1, 2019

Connecticut: Bill to Ban Hunting Along Quinnipiac River To Be Heard
LEGAL & LEGISLATION HUNTING
Connecticut: Bill to Ban Hunting Along Quinnipiac River To Be Heard
On March 1st, the Connecticut state Joint Committee on Environment will be hearing Senate Bill 245, which would make the unprecedented move of legislatively banning hunting along the Quinnipiac River in New Haven.
New Hampshire: Firearm Seizure Bill to be Heard
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
New Hampshire: Firearm Seizure Bill to be Heard
On March 5th, the New Hampshire state House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 687, which would take away the constitutional rights of individuals without due process.
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Headed to Senate Floor
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Headed to Senate Floor
Last week, the Hawaii state Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs passed three anti-gun bills out of committee that could come up for a vote on the Senate floor as soon as tomorrow.
Nebraska: Committee Heard Firearm Seizure Bill Without Due Process
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Nebraska: Committee Heard Firearm Seizure Bill Without Due Process
On February 28th, the Nebraska state Judiciary Committee heard Legislative Bill 58 and may bring it up for a vote soon.  LB 58 would allow Second Amendment rights to be suspended following baseless accusations without due process.
Arizona: Vote Expected at Anytime on School Pick-up/Drop-off Bill
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arizona: Vote Expected at Anytime on School Pick-up/Drop-off Bill
The Arizona state House of Representatives may consider House Bill 2693 at any moment.  HB 2693 would improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families by reducing arbitrary boundaries that leave them defenseless.
NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Reacts to Passage of H.R. 1112
FAIRFAX, Va.– For the second day in a row, the anti-gun leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives passed an extreme gun control measure designed to discourage law-abiding Americans from exercising a constitutional right. Chris W. Cox, executive director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action, released the following statement in reaction to H.R 1112, the so-called “Charleston Loophole” bill, passing the House by a vote of 228 to 198:
FOX 9
Minnesota Democrats advance gun restrictions in late-night vote external site
House Democrats advanced their plan to require background checks on most gun sales and transfers in Minnesota during a late-night vote Wednesday. The measure passed along party lines, 9-7, in the House Public Safety committee. Late Wednesday, the panel was also considering legislation allowing police to seize guns from people deemed by a judge to pose a threat to themselves or others.
SF GATE
Surprise Republican win in House exposes divisions in Democratic leadership external site
A surprise Republican win in the House on a procedural vote Wednesday exposed divisions within the Democratic leadership, set off recriminations and underscored that the party is still adjusting to its new majority. GOP leaders used one of the few tools available to the House minority to amend a Democratic gun-control bill, adding a provision that would require notification to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when illegal immigrants try to buy a gun.
POLITICO
House Democrats weigh rules change after GOP floor victory external site
Democratic leaders are considering changing House rules to make it harder for Republicans to spring surprise procedural votes on the majority after several embarrassing incidents on the floor in recent weeks.
West Virginia: Campus Carry Passes House, On to Senate
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
West Virginia: Campus Carry Passes House, On to Senate
On February 27th, the West Virginia state House of Delegates passed House Bill 2519 by a vote of 59-41 to ensure that law-abiding adults are not stripped of their right to self-defense when they cross an arbitrary boundary onto a college campus.  Earlier on the same day, HB 2519 was motioned to be referred to the House Rules Committee.  Despite that delay, HB 2519 returned to the floor in time for a vote and will now go to the state Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration.