NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR MARCH 15, 2019


DAILY ALERT FOR Friday, March 15, 2019

Arizona: School Pick-Up/Drop-off Bill Passes Committee, Headed To Senate Floor
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arizona: School Pick-Up/Drop-off Bill Passes Committee, Headed To Senate Floor
On March 14th, the Arizona state Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 2693, sending it on to the full Senate where it will await a floor vote.  HB 2693 would improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families by reducing arbitrary boundaries that leave them defenseless.
Iowa: Both Chambers Pass Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Iowa: Both Chambers Pass Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
On March 13th, the Iowa state Senate voted 33-16 to pass Senate Joint Resolution 18 to propose an amendment to the state Constitution affirming and recognizing the right of Iowans’ to keep and bear arms as a fundamental individual right.  Later the same day, the state House of Representatives voted 53-46 to concur.  While this important amendment will not appear on the ballot until 2022, there are still two pieces of critical, pro-gun legislation that can be heard and enacted this year.
Vermont:  Senate Judiciary Committee Acting on Gun Bills This Week
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Vermont: Senate Judiciary Committee Acting on Gun Bills This Week
On Friday morning, March 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting again to “mark-up” several gun bills, and they could potentially vote on some of the legislation.
Texas: NRA-Supported Bills on the Move in the House & Gain Key Support from Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: NRA-Supported Bills on the Move in the House & Gain Key Support from Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
​Gun control measures loom in the background as session truly starts cranking this month
Kentucky Governor Welcomes NRA to Bill Signing Ceremony
NEWS
Kentucky Governor Welcomes NRA to Bill Signing Ceremony
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin welcomed NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox to a ceremonial bill signing for SB 150, an NRA-backed bill that fully recognizes the constitutional right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a concealed firearm.
NEW HAVEN REGISTER
Iowa lawmakers approve gun rights constitutional amendment external site
The Iowa Legislature has again passed a resolution that would add the U.S. Constitution’s gun protections by amendment to the state constitution.
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh Council gears up for gun bill votes external site
Debate in Pittsburgh City Council Chambers warmed up Wednesday ahead of next week’s expected preliminary votes on amendments to three proposed gun-control bills, even though the motion on the table merely called for adding an appendix.
YAHOO NEWS
The Left Can’t Blame Money in Politics for Its Policy Failures external site
Both of our political parties are dominated by people who believe that the American people are fundamentally on their side. When they face political setbacks, then, there must be some nefarious explanation for the thwarting of the people’s will. For contemporary Republicans, that explanation is likely to involve the media or the “deep state.” For Democrats, it will probably include money in politics. On the left, it’s the go-to theory for why progressive policies haven’t already been adopted. Why hasn’t the federal government taken strong action to fight climate change? It must be due to the influence of the fossil-fuel industry. Why doesn’t serious gun control ever get traction in Congress even when polls seem to back it? It’s because of the National Rifle Association’s contributions to campaigns.