HB494

[Hitman]

Next Wednesday.

Yes.

Done > http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?126284

 

[Peacemaker]

Any update on this?

What's the latest?

 

[Peacemaker]

Can anyone tell me the latest on this bill?

 

[dzelenka]

Can anyone tell me the latest on this bill?

Referred to committee. It will likely die there, possibly without a hearing.

 

[Peacemaker]

Referred to committee. It will likely die there, possibly without a hearing.

That's a shame. . Maybe next year.

 

[Armed Mage]

The Criminal Justice Committee will have another hearing on this May 6 at 9:30am at the state capitol. Please show up and give your support if you can.

 

[dzelenka]

The Criminal Justice Committee will have another hearing on this May 6 at 9:30am at the state capitol. Please show up and give your support if you can.

What is on the agenda?

 

[dzelenka]

The Criminal Justice Committee will have another hearing on this May 6 at 9:30am at the state capitol. Please show up and give your support if you can.

Bill is set for hearing on Tuesday the 6th. 9:30 am.

 

[markwofford]

I believe this is an important bill to support and to help pass. Not having this, is one less freedom taken/ controlled by the Govt. Several States have "Constitutional Carry," some for a considerable amount of time. It has passed more recently in other States and I'm unaware of any major issues with it in any State, so why not here? Particularly, given the passage of our "strict scrutiny," of all possible States to have (not "allow," but to HAVE) "Constitutional Carry," it should be LA. The Govt. should not be an entity ALLOWING the citizens rights, it should be PROCTECTING their inalienable rights.

The issue of the State loosing $$$ over the passage should NEVER be a consideration. Is that what people want? Give up freedom for money that goes into the State fund???? Concealed carry should have nothing to do with being a revenue source/ profit generation. If anything, it should be budget neutral or the cost should be absorbed from other State funds! The representatives have a purpose of protecting the citizens and providing for them, but I don't believe it should be to collect money at the cost of freedom.

I work tomorrow and cannot possibly make it. However, I would strongly encourage anyone to go, if they can. As well, I hope everyone would support this. Why NOT have as much freedom as we can get? Gun laws are constantly put up to take away or control. This is another rare opportunity to gain back lost ground.

Freedom shouldn't be pick-and-choose.

Mark

 

[Peacemaker]

I am delighted to hear that this bill is up for further review.. Is there a particular reason why? Fingers crossed that it makes it to the polling station, let the citizens decide.

 

[Peacemaker]

I believe this is an important bill to support and to help pass. Not having this, is one less freedom taken/ controlled by the Govt. Several States have "Constitutional Carry," some for a considerable amount of time. It has passed more recently in other States and I'm unaware of any major issues with it in any State, so why not here? Particularly, given the passage of our "strict scrutiny," of all possible States to have (not "allow," but to HAVE) "Constitutional Carry," it should be LA. The Govt. should not be an entity ALLOWING the citizens rights, it should be PROCTECTING their inalienable rights.

The issue of the State loosing $$$ over the passage should NEVER be a consideration. Is that what people want? Give up freedom for money that goes into the State fund???? Concealed carry should have nothing to do with being a revenue source/ profit generation. If anything, it should be budget neutral or the cost should be absorbed from other State funds! The representatives have a purpose of protecting the citizens and providing for them, but I don't believe it should be to collect money at the cost of freedom.

I work tomorrow and cannot possibly make it. However, I would strongly encourage anyone to go, if they can. As well, I hope everyone would support this. Why NOT have as much freedom as we can get? Gun laws are constantly put up to take away or control. This is another rare opportunity to gain back lost ground.

Freedom shouldn't be pick-and-choose.

Mark

+1
Could not agree with you more!

 

[markwofford]

I'm certain it has been mentioned elsewhere, but here is a list of the Louisiana Criminal Justice Committee (from NRA email):

They can be emailed or called directly. As well, messages can be left for all state Representatives at the state Capitol during the week by calling (225) 342-6945.


House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee:

Rep. Joe Lopinto (R-Metairie), Chairman
504-838-5430
Lopintoj@legis.la.gov

Rep. Helena Moreno (D-New Orleans), Vice-Chairman
504-568-2740
Morenoh@legis.la.gov

Rep. Bryan Adams (R-Gretna)
504-361-6013
Adamsb@legis.la.gov

Rep. Austin Badon (D-New Orleans)
504-243-7783
Larep100@legis.la.gov

Rep. Terry Brown (I-Colfax)
855-261-6566
Browntr@legis.la.gov

Rep. Roy Burrell (D-Shreveport)
318-676-7137
Larep002@legis.la.gov

Rep. Mickey Guillory (D-Eunice)
337-457-0194
Larep041@legis.la.gov

Rep. Chris Hazel (R-Pineville)
318-767-6082
Hazelc@legis.la.gov

Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Denham Springs)
225-791-2199
Hodgesv@legis.la.gov

Rep. Dalton Honore (D-Baton Rouge)
225-771-5674
Honored@legis.la.gov

Rep. Frank Howard (R-Many)
318-256-4135
Howardf@legis.la.gov

Rep. Terry Landry (D-New Iberia)
337-373-9380
Landryt@legis.la.gov

Rep. Sherman Mack (R-Livingston)
225-686-3887
Macks@legis.la.gov

Rep. Barbara Norton (D-Shreveport)
318-632-5887
Nortonb@legis.la.gov

Rep. Steven Pylant (R-Winnsboro)
318-435-7313
Pylants@legis.la.gov

Rep. Ebony Woodruff (D-Harvey)
504-361-6972
Woodruffe@legis.la.gov

 

[YoungMarine]

Do you all typically email each rep. individually or blind copy all at same time with a generic statement such as:

Dear Representative,

Statement about why you are in favor of hb494.

It seems like you could forward a good generic statement to other people you know that support the 2nd Amendment with the list of rep. email addresses so more people could send it out to them since not everyone has the time to call or send out personal emails, but I'm not sure if the reps. would just start instantly deleting them if they received the same generic message from many people.

Thoughts?

 

[Hitman]

Both. Sometimes I like them to SEE that I've also e-mailed all their peers.

We also create templates as needed, but nothing official.

The main thing is to keep it respectful but relay the message that you ARE watching
and you ARE paying attention.

 

[YoungMarine]

Sounds good. Thanks!

 

[whitsend]

In discussion now.

Ivey got an applause twice already.

 

[Bayouhunting]

If it makes it to the ballot in November I believe we'd have a good chance. Let the people decide

 

[Emperor]

If it makes it to the ballot in November I believe we'd have a good chance. Let the people decide

They aren't going to let this pass in this committee. It should; but it will be scuttled because it's a money maker!

 

[Emperor]

Why doesn't anyone state the obvious for this being passed out of this committee?

The question to go before the state's voters should not be decided by 16 Legislators!

 

[whitsend]

Why doesn't anyone state the obvious for this being passed out of this committee?

The question to go before the state's voters should not be decided by 16 Legislators!

I guess it's just too obvious.