SB347 - One step closer to Constitutional Carry

[Mr H]

Well, one comment I saw is that he may simply allow it to become law in 10 days by not vetoing, thus keeping his name off the bill.

 

[press1280]

Because the session has already ended, they cannot extend the session to fight the veto... Had he vetoed it yesterday, it would be another story.

Regardless, CALL CALL CALL!!! +1 (304) 558-2000

A special session CAN be called, either by the Governor alone OR 3/5ths of each house. I have been emailing all the yes votes to see if they will do this in the case of a veto. I'm not done yet, but have gotten 1 response that says he will indeed vote for a special session to override a veto. It does seem though that historically it's not common.

 

[press1280]

A special session CAN be called, either by the Governor alone OR 3/5ths of each house. I have been emailing all the yes votes to see if they will do this in the case of a veto. I'm not done yet, but have gotten 1 response that says he will indeed vote for a special session to override a veto. It does seem though that historically it's not common.

Edit: Another one just said he will vote for the special session.

 

[press1280]

It's officially "on his desk" now. His office is saying he has 5 days to sign it, veto it, or do nothing and let it become law automatically.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

I'm really hoping the Guv signs this into law.

 

[Mr H]

I'm really hoping the Guv signs this into law.

At this point, I'm just hoping he doesn't veto.

 

[cmb286]

In my dreams, MD will follow eventually suit to WV.... definitely makes it more enticing to "head west".

 

[swinokur]

WVCDL update:

[FONT=&quot]SB347 on the Governor's Desk [/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Anti-gun New York Billionaire Michael Bloomberg's money continues to pour into West Virginia. The former mayor of New York simply cannot stand the idea of people being capable of effective self-defense. Bloomberg is running robo-calls. He is running social media paid ads. He is running targeted media ads on major websites. Cash is flooding into our state from outside, in an effort to trample our right to bear arms.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Senator Joe Manchin, who at this point is little more than a Bloomberg puppet, is stumping around the state trying to convince the Governor to veto SB347.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]And then there's the WVCDL. A group of concerned citizens who care about their rights. We are David. We are facing Goliath.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The only way we can win this fight is with activism. We simply must call Governor Tomblin's office today at (304) 558-2000 or 1-888-438-2731. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Then, we need to convince all of our family and friends to call in support of our right to bear arms. The message is simple. "Please ask Governor Tomblin to support my right to defend myself, and sign SB347." [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

 

[ironpony]

That was easy

 

[Sack]

It's been vetoed. He cited law enforcement concerns as his reason.

 

[DC-W]

Awful

 

[Mr H]

It's been vetoed. He cited law enforcement concerns as his reason.

What a buffoon.

 

[platoonDaddy]

It's been vetoed. He cited law enforcement concerns as his reason.

Do they have enough votes to override?

 

[press1280]

Do they have enough votes to override?

First a special session has to be called, which requires 3/5ths of each house. That's the tricky part, since some of the yes votes doing so because of the nra may feel they have enough cover by the veto so they can simply lay low and do nothing. If a session does get called it WILL be over rode, as a simple majority will do it.
I know WVCDL has been working on this. It'll be time to call legislators again.....

 

[dfens42]

Do they have enough votes to override?

If the votes fall the same as before, yes. Getting the special session called is the tricky part.

 

[Norton]

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[dfens42]

They're already calling him Traitor Joe.

And I'm not quite sure what Tomblin was thinking, other than not wanting a 2nd term.

The NRA should seriously revoke his membership.

 

[press1280]

They're already calling him Traitor Joe.

And I'm not quite sure what Tomblin was thinking, other than not wanting a 2nd term.

The NRA should seriously revoke his membership.

Tomblin is actually termed out because he took over part of Manchin's term. He could wait a term and run again if he wants though, although the rumors are him and Manchin trying to basically trade places. After this, they'll find it MUCH harder to accomplish either.

There's still next year, with the legislature (and governor) all returning. What will happen is this bill will be pushed through immediately (and maybe be stronger) so the Governor can't veto when the legislature is out of session.

 

[OnTarget]

I'm still hoping for A SPECIAL SESSION to occur. Wishful thinking?

 

[press1280]

I'm still hoping for A SPECIAL SESSION to occur. Wishful thinking?

Yes, but it's possible. However, it would cost some $$ back to the state, so that makes them a little leery to do it. They had another bill last year that Tomblin vetoed after the session was over. This year they put it through right away, Tomblin vetoed, and was overridden.