MSI's Gun Bill Tracker for the 2022 Legislative Session

[DC-W]

The committee has a bit of a laugh about the way Hough's cannabis bill was treated last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=946&v=ey8gSLDCa48

 

[Nickberg500]

The committee has a bit of a laugh about the way Hough's cannabis bill was treated last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=946&v=ey8gSLDCa48

Thanks for sharing - it's like watching the adults talk about the kids in the play pen.

 

[BeoBill]

Thanks for sharing - it's like watching the adults talk about the kids in the play pen.

More like watching a toddler with a machine gun.

 

[DC-W]

There are three gun bills whose testimony window closes at 3pm today for hearings this Wednesday starting at 1pm.
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/MyMGATracking/WitnessSignup

HB590 would allow those issued a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit under Md. Public Safety Code § 5-307 to carry handguns in Maryland State Parks and Forests. A good bill!
https://airtable.com/shrisaCzIZOxrXF46/tblwdSr2zmZtmdKob/rec0vK0LCOfopzSBs

HB659 mandates storage requirements to be more strict than those that currently exist in State law. MSI opposes.
https://airtable.com/shrisaCzIZOxrXF46/tblwdSr2zmZtmdKob/rect9zfM48EMOlQ3C

HB816 is a bill in Ways and Means that would exempt the first $500 for a firearms storage device from sales tax. I like it.
https://airtable.com/shrisaCzIZOxrXF46/tblwdSr2zmZtmdKob/recVMsCg1nNcyQVLE

 

[MigraineMan]

Might as well hit HB-0875 in favor of waiving hunting and fishing license fees, too.

Ladies and gents, if you can't or aren't comfortable with providing testimony (written or in-person,) take the time to submit your position on the MyMGA portal. Takes only a few seconds to check the box, type "self", choose your favorable/unfavorable positition, and choose "NONE" for testimony. Then hit the "save" button, top-left.

Takes about as long as it took to read this post ...

 

[Nickberg500]

Might as well hit HB-0875 in favor of waiving hunting and fishing license fees, too.



Ladies and gents, if you can't or aren't comfortable with providing testimony (written or in-person,) take the time to submit your position on the MyMGA portal. Takes only a few seconds to check the box, type "self", choose your favorable/unfavorable positition, and choose "NONE" for testimony. Then hit the "save" button, top-left.



Takes about as long as it took to read this post ...

Can't make these ones but went ahead and submitted written testimony.

 

[lazarus]

Might as well hit HB-0875 in favor of waiving hunting and fishing license fees, too.

Ladies and gents, if you can't or aren't comfortable with providing testimony (written or in-person,) take the time to submit your position on the MyMGA portal. Takes only a few seconds to check the box, type "self", choose your favorable/unfavorable positition, and choose "NONE" for testimony. Then hit the "save" button, top-left.

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Only if the funding is still matched from another source. I don’t like paying license fees, but a fair amount of that money is used for conservation.

Maybe they can levy an extra sales tax on equestrian supplies and horses to fund it?

 

[Raineman]

Maybe they can levy an extra sales tax on equestrian supplies and horses to fund it?

Please NO. That would only give them skin in the game. No thanks.

 

[DC-W]

Update today on two bills MSI is watching. SB338, the bill that would allow the MSP to investigate someone first and then require training before issuance of a permit, was ordered printed for third reading. The same goes for SB286, the cannabis and guns bill.

It's all in the tracker at https://tinyurl.com/guntracker.

 

[DC-W]

Update today on two bills MSI is watching. SB338, the bill that would allow the MSP to investigate someone first and then require training before issuance of a permit, was ordered printed for third reading. The same goes for SB286, the cannabis and guns bill.

It's all in the tracker at https://tinyurl.com/guntracker.

Both of these bills were passed unanimously by the Senate this morning 45-0. They now move on to the Judiciary Committee in the House.

 

[DC-W]

Here's MSI's latest on upcoming gun bill hearings. Don't sit on the sidelines!
https://www.marylandshallissue.org/...ills-being-heard-soon-in-the-general-assembly

 

[DC-W]

Gun bills requiring testimony be submitted or signed-up for today:

Being heard Virtually on March 2nd at 1pm in the Judiciary Committee:
Testimony signup and submission is TODAY (2/28) between 8am and 3pm.
Go directly to the MyMGA Witness Signup page here:*https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/MyMGATracking/WitnessSignup

✅ HB1288*Public Safety - Handgun Permit Application Fee - Waiver for Disabled Residents
Delegate Arikan, et al.
As the name implies, this bill would waive application fees for applicants of carry permits for Maryland residents with disabilities. Read our full testimony HERE. MSI SUPPORTS this bill and requests a favorable report.

❌ HB1021*Public Safety – Licensed Firearms Dealers – Security Requirements
Speaker Jones
This bill imposes strict and very expensive storage, security, and other requirements upon federal firearms licensees across the state, even for those who hold FFL03 Curio and Relics licenses! If enacted, HB1021 would likely force many firearms dealers to close or leave the state, thus making it that much harder for Marylanders to purchase firearms and thus exercise their Second Amendment rights. Read our full testimony HERE. MSI OPPOSES this bill and requests an unfavorable report.

 

[DC-W]

Today’s hearing for SB873 in Judicial Proceedings has been canceled. HB1021 and HB1288 are being heard in Judiciary this afternoon. They meet at 1pm.

 

[warmachine]

Thank you for keeping us updated

 

[elwojo]

I'm late to the show, but the youtube link to today's testimony is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I1K5KU1oxo

 

[DC-W]

I'm late to the show, but the youtube link to today's testimony is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I1K5KU1oxo

Thanks!

 

[DC-W]

HB425 is being considered 4th of the bills being worked on today in the Judiciary Committee.

 

[DC-W]

It's another testimony signup and submission day in the General Assembly. A number of bills MSI supports are being heard on Wednesday at 1pm in the Judiciary Committee. Witness signup for that hearing opens at 8am and ends today at 3pm.

Bills can be signed up starting at 8am here: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/MyMGATracking/WitnessSignup

MSI's testimony on these bills and more helpful information can be found in our tracker at tinyurl.com/guntracker

 

[DC-W]

We've added all of our testimony on bills we've taken positions on to the tracker for Wednesday's hearing.

Testimony in Support with Amendments of HB1206 Public Safety – Handgun Permit Requirement – Repeal (Maryland’s Constitutional Carry Act of 2022)

Testimony in Support of HB1132 "Gun Theft Felony Act of 2022"

Informational Only Testimony on HB482 Firearms – Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry – Medical Cannabis

Testimony in Support of of HB1174 and SB327 "Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications"

Testimony in Support of SB338 "Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval"

 

[rambling_one]

You’re doing yeomans work. Much appreciated, Sir.