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\nLegislative Update from Olympia\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12 April 2013<\/p>\n
SSB 5282 PASSES HOUSE IN AMENDED FORM<\/p>\n
SB 5465 DIES<\/p>\n
SECOND CHAMBER CUT-OFF NEXT WEDNESDAY<\/p>\n
17 DAYS LEFT IN SESSION<\/p>\n
INITIATIVES<\/p>\n
MISSOURI CPL FIASCO<\/p>\n
S. 649<\/p>\n
POLICE-ONE SURVEY — COPS ARE PRO-GUN<\/p>\n
GRASSROOTS TRAINING EVENT 30 APRIL<\/p>\n
SSB 5282 (State Patrol mental health data base) has passed out of the Senate, but it was amended while there.\u00a0 If the House concurs in the Senate amendment, it goes to Governor Inslee for his signature.\u00a0 If the House does NOT concur, it goes to a conference committee for resolution of differences.<\/p>\n
SB 5465 (use tax exemption for non-profits) died in the Senate Ways & Means Committee.<\/p>\n
The remaining bills (HBs 1383, 1612, 1840 and SB 5452) must pass out of their second chamber by next Wednesday.\u00a0 All four are awaiting a floor vote.<\/p>\n
There are 17 days left in the 2013 regular legislative session.\u00a0 By the State Constitution, the legislature must adjourn no later than midnight, Sunday 28 April.\u00a0 If necessary, the Governor may call a special session to last no more than 30 days to resolve major issues.<\/p>\n
At least one pro-gun initiative has been filed with the Secretary of State.\u00a0 A second anti-gun initiative may be filed as well.\u00a0 More on these at the end of the session.<\/p>\n
Gun owners in Missouri report a very disturbing development.\u00a0 In 2011 and again in January of this year, the Social Security Administration asked the state of Missouri to turn over to them the complete listing of individuals with a Missouri concealed carry license.\u00a0 The reason?\u00a0 To compare with lists of individuals drawing Social Security Disability payments because of mental illness.\u00a0 One report claims they also asked for and received biometric identifying data of the licensees.\u00a0 (Missouri does not issue a separate concealed pistol license, it places an “endorsement” (code) on the driver’s license, although those who don’t want this “mark of Cain” on their d\/l’s can get a separate state ID with the endorsement.)<\/p>\n
Our own Dave Workman checked with the Department of Licensing in Olympia, who say no such request has been received by Washington.\u00a0 Maybe not, but it appears Big Brother is spreading his tentacles even further.<\/p>\n
I have been told some individuals whose unemployment benefits are running out are applying for SS disability payments due to PTSD related to failed job searches.\u00a0 That might not be such a smart move if you want to keep your guns!<\/p>\n
In the other Washington, an attempt was mounted by Senator Rand Paul (R-TN) and more than a dozen other Republicans to filibuster S. 649 and kill the bill from the outset.\u00a0 That filibuster failed when 16 Republicans sided with Democrats on a cloture vote (to allow the bill to proceed to debate and amendment).\u00a0 Two Democrats voted with the remaining 29 Republicans to block the bill.\u00a0 (I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that both are from rural states and both up for reelection next year.)\u00a0 In all honesty, the likelihood of a successful filibuster on this bill was slim at best.<\/p>\n
From the time of its release in late March, it was clear that S. 649 as filed was in trouble.\u00a0 NRA-A-rated West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin and A-rated Pennsylvania Republican Pat Toomey to the rescue!\u00a0 They reportedly got together on Manchin’s yacht, over drinks, to come up with “acceptable” compromise.<\/p>\n
While the “compromise language” has yet to be released, rumors and alleged leaks abound.\u00a0 One section would contain a specific prohibition against using the data collected in background checks for any form of gun registry, but Schumer is reportedly demanding all transfers be processed through a federally-licensed firearms dealer (FFL), and current law requires ALL transfers to be recorded by the dealer.\u00a0 When dealers go out of business, their records are required to be turned over to the ATF.\u00a0 Dealer records (ATF Form 4473 and the dealer’s “bound book”) contain a full description of the buyer AND the firearm.\u00a0 Another section is supposed to require states to recognize ALL other states’ concealed carry licenses (passed last year by the Republican House but ignored by Harry Reid in the Senate), a provision that has gun control advocates and senior law enforcement officials screaming bloody murder.<\/p>\n
The cloture vote took place on 11 April, and full debate on the bill will begin on 16 April.\u00a0 The final Senate vote on S. 649 should come by the end of April.\u00a0 It’s future in the House is uncertain, but if several Republicans join Democrats to pass it out of the Senate, passage of some form of the bill in the House is likely.<\/p>\n
A recent survey of 15,000 active and retired police officers\u00a0 by PoliceOne.com revealed rank and file law enforcement officers nationwide overwhelmingly SUPPORT licensed concealed carry by private citizens.\u00a0 But bureaucrats with badges who “lead” police agencies historically bow to their political masters and oppose most pro-gun measures.<\/p>\n
The Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and the Gun Owners Action League are joining with the Leadership Institute to conduct a grassroots training program at the Pierce County Library in Tacoma on Tuesday, 30 April.\u00a0 The evening event will focus on several topics to include the legislative process, persuasive communications, traditional citizen (grassroots) lobbying and “new generation lobbying” — employing social media and other new methods of outreach.<\/p>\n
Cost to attend is $10 and additional information may be obtained from Phil Watson, Special Projects Director at the Second Amendment Foundation, (425) 454-7012.\u00a0 You may also register directly at https:\/\/www.leadershipinstitute.org\/Training\/register.cfm?ID=22877<\/a><\/p>\n The following bills remain under consideration in the 2013 session<\/p>\nBILL STATUS:<\/h1>\n