http://news.legislature.ne.gov/dist29/2010/03/30/legislative-update/ Sen. Tony Fulton
District 29
Legislative Update
March 30th, 2010 by nbadeer
Fulton?s Priority Bill Passes: Victory for 2nd Amendment
My priority bill, LB 817, ensures uniform application of Nebraska?s concealed carry permit law. Concealed carry permit holders will not have to undergo the redundant bureaucratic hurdle of obtaining a permit to purchase. The bill also prohibits municipal handgun registration ordinances from interfering with concealed carry permits.
States Rights Resolution to be debated Tuesday
My resolution calling on the Congress to adhere to the principles of a balanced federalism as required by the 9th and 10th Amendments, renumbered as LR 539, was advanced by the Government, Military, and Veterans? Affairs Committee on Friday. The resolution should appear on Tuesday?s legislative agenda for debate prior to the end of the legislative session.
Fulton works with Attorney General Bruning to Pass Anti-Pyramid Scheme Law
A consumer protection bill, LB 801, I sponsored on behalf of the Attorney General, unanimously passed last week. This important legislation modernizes Nebraska?s outdated Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act to give prosecutors better tools to combat pyramid schemes. The bill protects Nebraska consumers and ensures that legitimate direct sales businesses may more freely engage in the Nebraska economy.
Nebraska?s Balanced Budget: Preserving the Good Life
Nebraska is in better fiscal shape than nearly every other state in the union. This fact is no accident. The Appropriations Committee, on which I serve, has worked hard to find solutions to balance our state budget without raising taxes. Nebraska also will retain $321 million in its cash reserve to better withstand future budget shortfalls.
Pro Life Legislation Advances
LB 594, the Women?s Health Protection Act, introduced by Senator Cap Dierks of Ewing, will be voted on today. This trailblazing bill would require doctors performing abortions to screen mothers for risk factors associated with abortion. Speaker Flood?s Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is expected to be approved by the Legislature by Wednesday.
