GOAL Post 2019-2
\nLegislative Update from Olympia 18 January 2019<\/p>\n
GUN RIGHTS RALLY
\nGUN RALLIERS LOCKED OUT
\nLEGISLATIVE CUT-OFF CALENDAR ADOPTED
\nNEW GUN BILLS FILED
\nGUN BILL HEARINGS SCHEDULED<\/p>\n
More than 100 gun rights activists attended the gun rights rally in Olympia today! Wow! As an old Olympia gun rally organizer (1990s\/early 2000s), all I can say is that\u2019s pretty piss poor performance. No wonder we\u2019ve been getting our butts kicked. It\u2019ll be interesting to see how many Mom\u2019s Demand Action activists are there on Monday. For those new to political activism, the whole point in a rally is to flex your muscle. This one was a little more like Don Knotts than Charles Atlas or Arnold Schwarzenegger.<\/p>\n
When one long-time gun rights activist stopped to visit his Senator after the rally, he found the office area door locked and Senate Security told him no meeting without an appointment because there was a gun rally today. We (and they) are in serious trouble when elected officials fear their own constituents (like LtGov Habib earlier this week). How\u2019s old Thomas Jefferson\u2019s Tree of Liberty looking today? (They don\u2019t hide from po-abortion activists, and there is a lot more blood on their hands.) It sounds like a minor thing, but I view it as very disturbing. For an elected official, OUR employee, to bar constituents “his bosses” because they MIGHT be exercising a fundamental constitutional right is bad. It shows us what they really think of us. With zero justification, no threat – they truly believe we are deplorable.<\/p>\n
The following cut-off dates are proposed for bills under consideration in the 2019 regular legislative session. As a general rule, if a bill fails to pass a hurdle, it is considered dead for the session. Exceptions can be made.<\/p>\n
14 January Session convenes
\n22 February Bills must pass out of original chamber (House or Senate) policy committee
\n1 March Bills must pass out of chamber fiscal committee (only bills with major fiscal impact)
\n3 March Bills must pass out of chamber of origin (House bills out of House, Senate bills out of Senate)
\n3 April Bills must pass out of policy committee in second chamber
\n9 April Bills with major fiscal impact must pass out of second chamber fiscal committee
\n17 April Bills must pass out of second chamber (House bills out of Senate, Senate bills out of House), except for bills in a conference committee to iron out differences in House\/Senate versions, budget bills and initiatives.
\n28 April Sine die – close of regular legislative session.<\/p>\n
Several new gun bills have been filed this week. They include HB 1097, by Rep. Jim Walsh (R-19) that repeals confidentiality waivers citizens were required to sign when applying for firearm licenses, HB 1098, also by Rep. Walsh that repeals the penalties for unsafe storage of firearms contained in RCW 9.41.094 and 9.41.097, HB 1202, by Rep. Beth Doglio (D-22) mandating reporting of lost or stolen firearms and HB 1225, by Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-27) that takes firearms away from those just accused in a domestic violence incident \u2013take their guns first, go to court later. Totally ignoring the typical DV dynamic of “he said\/she said” and it takes a jury to determine which one is lying.HB 1286, by Rep. Strom Peterson (D-21) bans transfer and sale of defined (1994 federal definitions PLU new additions) assault weapons and “large capacity magazines.” (more than 10 round capacity). Those in possession prior to the effective day may continue to possess. The bill contains several additional restrictions and measures. Rather than regurgitate them, here\u2019s a link to the bill language: http:\/\/lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov\/biennium\/2019-20\/Pdf\/Bills\/House%20Bills\/1286.pdf HB 1315, by Rep. John Lovick (D-44), requires applicants show proof of training\/proficiency when applying for a CPL.<\/p>\n
On the Senate side we have SB 5099 by Sen. Tim Sheldon (D-35) that expands opportunity for recreational shooting on some DNR-managed land, SB 5143, by Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-45) that authorizes seizure of firearms from individuals involved in domestic violence incidents even before conviction, SB 5150 by Sen. Lynda Wilson (R-17) that authorizes armed security officers for state colleges, SB 5172, by Sen. Phil Fortunato that requires legislators to show proof of having some form of firearms training before they can sponsor a gun bill of any kind, SB 5205, by Sen. Manka Dhingra, that prohibits those found incompetent to stand trial and who have a history of violent acts from possessing firearms. If you Google it, you will find that women are the aggressor in DV cases nearly or equally frequently as men. SB 5434, by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-30) prohibits firearms and most other defensive tools in all day care centers and amends RCW 9.41.300 to add public libraries and public parks to places where firearms are prohibited.<\/p>\n
The leftist disarmament agenda: impose hurdles like mandatory training (as a long time NRA-certified instructor I fully support all the training an individual can afford, but the state has no business mandating it – self defense is not rocket science). Then expand “gun free zones and prohibited places” to restrict where you can carry. Read the definition of “infringed” and “impaired” in your dictionary. More chipping away at Second Amendment and Article 1, Section 24 of the state constitution.<\/p>\n
Three public hearings on gun bills. On Monday, 21 January, the Senate Law & Justice Committee will take testimony on four gun bills: SBs 5061 (undetectable firearms), 5062 (high capacity magazines), 5143 (DV incident firearm seizure) and 5174 (training requirement for CPL). The hearing commences at 10 a.m. in Senate Hearing Room 4 in the John A. Cherberg Senate Office Building.The Senate Agriculture Committee will conduct a public hearing on SB 5099, recreational shooting on DNR land. The hearing will be conducted on Thursday, 24 January at 1:30 p.m. in Senate Hearing Room 3.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, 22 January, the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee will take public testimony on HBs 1024 (prohibiting gun owner data base), 1068 (high capacity magazines), 1073 (undetectable firearms), 1203 (reporting lost\/stolen guns) and 1225 (DV incidents). The hearing commences at 10 a.m. in House Hearing Room A in the John L. O\u2019Brien House Office Building.<\/p>\n
A couple of observation as the calendar fills. You will note that many of these bills expand on existing law to disarm more categories of people. That is their ultimate goal. And remember, the operative word in “criminal justice system” isn\u2019t criminal, nor is it justice. It\u2019s “system,” and their goal is to get as many people into the system as possible. Once you\u2019re in the system, they can control you.<\/p>\n
(My apology for the incorrect legislative public hearing included in GP 2019-1. I cut-and-pasted the basic legislative tutorial information – Legislature 101 – from a previous year\u2019s GOAL Post and included an unrelated paragraph. Apologies for any confusion generated. And keep in mind I\u2019ll be on the road through NEXT weekend, so the product may be rushed.)<\/p>\n
BILL STATUS\/GOAL POSITION:<\/p>\n
HB 1010 Disposition of forfeited firearms by WSP
\nSenn (D-41) H.CR&J OPPOSE
\nHB 1022 Prohibiting handgun sale data base
\nWalsh (R-19) H.CR&J SUPPORT
\nHB 1024 Prohibiting gun owner data base
\nWalsh (R-19) H.CR&J SUPPORT
\nHB 1038 Authorizing armed school personnel
\nWalsh (R-19) H.CR&J SUPPORT
\nHB 1068 High capacity magazine ban
\nValdez (D-46) H.CR&J OPPOSE
\nHB 1073 Undetectable and\/or untraceable firearms
\nValdez (D-46) H.CR&J OPPOSE
\nHB 1097 Repeals firearm confidentiality waivers
\nWalsh (R-19) H.CR&J SUPPORT
\nHB 1098 Repeals penalties\/unsafe storage of firearms
\nWalsh (R-19) H.CR&J SUPPORT
\nHB 1203 Reporting lost or stolen firearms
\nDoglio (D-22) H.CR&J OPPOSE
\nHB 1225 Firearms\/domestic violence
\nJinkins (D-27) H.CR&J OPPOSE
\nHB 1286 Assault weapon ban
\nPeterson (D-21) H.CR&J OPPOSE
\nHB 1315 CPL training requirement
\nLovick (D-44) H.CR&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5016 Authorizing armed animal control officers
\nVan De Wege S.L&J SUPPORT
\nSB 5027 Extreme risk protection orders, under age 18
\nFrockt (D-46) S.L&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5050 Body armor use in a crime
\nO\u2019Ban (R-28) S.L&J NEUTRAL
\nSB 5061 Undetectable and untraceable firearms
\nDhingra (D-45) S.L&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5062 High capacity magazine ban
\nKuderer (D-48) S.L&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5072 Extreme risk protection orders
\nO\u2019Ban (R-28) S.L&J NEUTRAL
\nSB 5099 Target shooting on DNR land
\nSheldon (D-35) S.Ag SUPPORT
\nSB 5143 Seizing firearms\/DV incidents
\nDhingra (D-45) S.L&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5150 College safety\/officers weapons
\nWilson (R-17) S.HiEd SUPPORT
\nSB 5172 Firearm training\/gun bill sponsors
\nFortunato (R-39) S.StGovSUPPORT
\nSB 5174 Training for CPL issue
\nPalumbo (D-1) S.L&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5181 Firearm possession\/mental health
\nKuderer (D-48) S.L&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5205 Firearm possession\/incompetent for trial
\nDhingra (D-45) S.L&J OPPOSE
\nSB 5434 New gun free zones
\nWilson (D-30) S.L&J OPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB = House bill, SB = Senate bill. L&J = Law & Justice , CR&J = Civil Rights and Judiciary, PubSaf = Public Safety, HC = Health Care, H. K-12 = House Early education, Aprop = Appropriations, Fin = Finance, W&M = Ways & Means “S” before a bill number indicates Substitute (amended).<\/p>\n
HEARINGS SCHEDULED:<\/p>\n
21 Jan Senate Law & Justice Committee John A. Cherberg Bldg
\n10:00 a.m. SBs 5061, 5062, 5143, 5174
\n22 Jan House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee, John L. Bldg
\n10:00a.m HBs 1024, 1068, 1203, 1225
\n24 Jan Senate Agriculture Committee, John A. Cherberg Bldg.
\n1:30 p.m. SB 5099<\/p>\n
LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE: You may reach your Representatives and Senator by calling the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000. Toll free!!! The hearing impaired may obtain TDD access at 1-800-635-9993. Also toll free!!!<\/p>\n
1-800-562-6000 TDD 1-800-635-9993<\/p>\n
OTHER DATA: Copies of pending legislation (bills), legislative schedules and other information are available on the legislature’s web site at “www.leg.wa.gov”. Bills are available in Acrobat (.pdf) format. You may download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe’s web site (http:\/\/www.adobe.com). You may also obtain hard copy bills, initiatives, etc, in the mail from the Legislative Bill Room FREE OF CHARGE by calling 1-360-786-7573. Copies of bills may also be ordered toll free by calling the Legislative Hotline at (800) 562-6000. You may also hear floor and committee hearing action live at http:\/\/www.tvw.org\/ (you need “RealAudio” to do this, available free at the TVW web site).<\/p>\n
By reading the House and Senate “bill reports” (hbr, sbr) for each bill, you can see how individual committee members voted. By reading the “roll call” for each bill, you can see how the entire House or Senate voted on any bill. The beauty of the web site is that ALL this information is available, on line 24\/7 , to any citizen.<\/p>\n
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Upcoming WAC gun show(s):<\/p>\n
Puyallup (Pavilion) 23-24 February
\nPuyallup 30-31 March<\/p>\n
“The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men.”<\/p>\n
Article 1, Section 24
\nConstitution of the State of Washington<\/p>\n
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