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LB430 UPDATE 5/13/09: LB430 Passes 45-3; thank the Senators
Aldo:
--- Quote from: Dtrain323i on January 31, 2009, 05:35:25 PM ---In addition to emailing the members of the Judiciary Committee, we should also email the members of the rules committee. Every session in Illinois, a Concealed Carry bill is introduced. It makes it to it's 3rd reading before the legislature then gets shuffled to the rules comittee where it dies. I would hate to see that happen here.
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It's my understanding that here in NE, once the reading is approved by the Judiciary Committee, then it gets out to the overall senate floor. My only experience was years ago with a health bill, and that was to be the scenario. Also, my communication from Senator Christensen on the Judiciary Committee was that approval would get the bill out there. But, hey, what do I know? I'm certainly not an attorney or expert on this unicameral stuff.
Aldo:
Well, Senator Tom White sent a response:
* Dear YYYYYYYY,
Thank you for contacting me regarding preemption legislation . I own three guns and am a supporter of the 2nd Amendment. In general, I support eliminating provisions that create confusing patchworks of laws.
This appears to be the case with current laws regarding concealed carry of firearms.
I do not serve on the Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over LB 430, the bill concerning this issue. However, I will monitor this bill closely and look forward to reading the version that advances from committee.
Thank you again for your message, and please don't hesitate to contact me again if I can be of assistance.
Best,
Tom
I'd like to believe that he is sincere in making public his position on LB430.
iiranger:
#1). There is a magazine put out by the legislature called Unicameral Update. It is free for the asking. Clerk of Legislature's office. Terribly brief and mailed 2nd class so it usually arrives a day or two AFTER the hearings have been held. Watching the newspapers is slightly more effective. And if you are on good terms with a senator, contributed to the campaign and that can be time more than money, they will keep you posted, especially if you represent a "group..." (or claim to). Now if the group has "hammerred someone" on something in the past, even better. Where's the NRA? Good question?
#2). "...hammer? time..." Tack hammer maybe... We need to build a sledge hammer.
#3). This is when letters to the editor need to flow. In a small state like ours a letter found by a staffer and mentioned to a senator is counted as representing maybe 100 votes, maybe 150.
Hatchet1961:
Have a connection with one of Ashford's annual fundraiser sponsor's a money man in Omaha.
His brothers is a good friend of mine and PRO Firearms.
This Omaha person also enjoys Hunting and Shooting, hopefully no Elmer Fudd.
Was told that he carries.
Believe that I will make a phone call and see if he will talk to his brother about LB 430.
Sure can not hurt.
Aldo:
--- Quote from: Hatchet1961 on February 11, 2009, 01:42:42 AM ---Believe that I will make a phone call and see if he will talk to his brother about LB 430.
Sure can not hurt.
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Thanks, Hatchet1961. Keep us posted on what you find out.
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