2019 Session - Legislative Report #3
January 24, 2018
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Greetings!
The January 22nd edition of the email newsletter
Maryland Reporter carried a report that Michael Bloomberg, the notoriously anti-gun former Mayor of New York City was in Annapolis on Tuesday for meetings with members of the Maryland General Assembly leadership in an effort to further his gun control agenda.
Depending on which source you believe, Bloomberg gave between 1.5 Billion and 1.8 Billion dollars to his alma mater, John Hopkins University. How much of that money funds the Center for Gun Policy and Research, a division of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School for Public Health, is unknown.
Elsewhere in the news, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is set to hear its first gun case in 10 years. See the article below.
Please continue to encourage your friends and colleagues to join the
2A Maryland Legislative Email
list in order to receive the latest updates and information as soon as they become available. I am again asking that every reader recruit an additional three new subscribers to the 2A Maryland legislative email system.
Your past efforts increased the size of the email list by just over 10%. Well done!
John H. Josselyn
2A Maryland
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New Gun Bills Reported in the News
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Firearms Prohibition - Stalking - Probation Before Judgement
A new bill to prohibit firearms ownership by persons found guilty of stalking, but who are given probation before judgement is reported to be in the pipeline. Sponsors are reported to be Senators Susan Lee and long time anti-gun legislator and Senator Sarah Elfreth who is a freshman Senator. The bill introduction date in the Senate is February 4th, so it is likely that the bill will be available for review and evaluation prior to that date.
This bill is being driven by the multiple shooting at the Annapolis Capitol Gazette.
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Gun & Hunting Bills Filed to Date
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NEW Since Last Week's 2A Maryland Legislative Report!:
GUN BILLS
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HB 0092
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Public Safety – Handgun Permits – Payment of Fees
Altering the manner in which an applicant for a handgun permit is required to pay a certain fee to allow any method of payment approved by the Secretary of State Police. Current law requires checks or money orders.
Pending
(crossfile SB 0013)
HB 0095
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Public Safety – Firearms Disqualifications – Antique Firearm (Shade's Law)
To add and include antique firearms to the list of firearms a person who is prohibited from owning or possessing. This bill was prompted by a domestically related homicide in which the perpetrator used a black powder pistol. Antique firearms and replicas of antique firearms are not federally regulated and thus a NICS check cannot be done. While antiques and replicas might be confiscated by law enforcement; there is no means for a dealer to identify a person who is prohibited, and thus no means to prevent a subsequent purchase.
OPPOSE
HB 0096
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Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Transfer
A terribly flawed bill to define the term “transfer” of a regulated firearm as anything other than a temporary gratuitous loan where the owner and borrower remain in the same location.
OPPOSE
Upgrading the use of a firearm in a crime of violence or felony from a misdemeanor to a felony offense. Maintains the current 5 year mandatory without parole and adds a minimum 10 year sentence up to a maximum of 20 years for a second offense. Person convicted is not eligible for parole until after the mandatory minimum sentence has been served. Provides that the sentences shall be consecutive and not concurrent with sentences for convictions on other charges.
Pending
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HUNTING BILLS:
Adding Washington County to the list of counties where a 50 yard safety zone for archery hunting is existing law and also requiring that archery hunters shoot from an elevated position when hunting between 50 and 100 yards from dwelling etc.
Pending
Authorizing a person in Wicomico County to hunt deer on private property on the first Sunday of bow hunting season in November and each Sunday in the deer firearms season.
Support
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BILLS REPORTED PREVIOUSLY
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HOUSE GUN BILLS
A limited scope bill to authorize Baltimore City school resource officers to possess and carry firearms on school property.
NO POSITION
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SENATE GUN BILLS
A wide spectrum bill to ban, with certain exceptions, the manufacture of firearms on 3D printers or other computer-controlled devices, banning the possession, sale, transfer of these firearms was well as the technology to manufacture.
OPPOSE
Providing that a person may not be denied the right to purchase, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that the person is authorized to use medical cannabis. Does not negate the federal law relating to firearms possession and the use of controlled dangerous substances.
No Position
Altering the manner in which an applicant for a handgun permit is required to pay a certain fee to allow any method of payment approved by the Secretary of State Police.
Pending
Revising the existing statute which requires that a citizen who wishes to obtain a permit to carry a handgun must complete an expensive training course as a prerequisite to apply for the permit to carry a handgun. The language of this bill would revise the statute to reverse the order and allow the applicant to obtain a preliminary review and determination regarding he applicant’s eligibility for a permit to carry before investing the time and money in training only to be denied a permit to carry a handgun. Limiting the amount of time the applicant has to complete the training.
SUPPORT
A very clean bill which adds personal protection and self-defense as a good and substantial reason for a carry permit.
SUPPORT
Waives the requirement for submitting fingerprints as part of the application process for a permit to wear and carry a handgun if the applicant’s fingerprints are already on file with the Maryland State Police.
Does not address why the fingerprints are already on file.
Pending
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2019 Maryland General Assembly (MGA)
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NEW!
2019 Maryland General Assembly
Email Address PST Download for Outlook
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Maryland General Assembly Email
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All of the Maryland General Assembly email addresses, room numbers, photos, etc., in a single downloadable file.
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Important Notes on the Outlook PST download:
Every reasonable effort has been made to secure this file. However, the user is advised that 2A Maryland / Mt. Washington Rod & Gun Club assume no liability directly or indirectly connected to the user’s download and use of this file.
The file contains the following major groups: full general assembly, full senate, full house. Also, groups for the following committees: Senate Judicial, House Judiciary, Senate Environmental, House Environmental, Senate Budget, House Ways & Means, House Appropriations, House Government Operation.
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MGA Condensed
Maryland General Assembly by District and Office, room number, and phone extension numbers. This is the short single page form commonly used by 2A activists during gun bill hearings.
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MGA by District
A listing by election district of all the members of the Maryland General Assembly. Including information on chamber, committee assignment, office address, phone numbers, hyperlinked emails addresses, and party affiliation.
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MGA by Committee
A listing of the primary Committees in order of interest to gun owners. Including information on chamber, committee members’ names, office address, phone numbers, hyperlinked emails addresses and party affiliation.
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SCOTUS TO HEAR NEW YORK GUN LAW CASE
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The National Review is reporting that the New York Rifle and Pistol Association has filed a challenge to a New York gun law which bans the transport and possession of a firearm registered in New York City to any destination outside the city limits. The initial challenge to the law was denied by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in August of 2016.
Given the new makeup of SCOTUS, this case will be carefully watched by both side of the 2nd Amendment issue.
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2A Maryland Legislative Information Web Pages
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John H. Josselyn
2A Maryland
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2017-2019
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