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SB2468 Revenue - Firearms Dealers has been filed:

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Assault Weapon Retailers' Tax Act. Imposes a tax on licensed firearm dealers engaged in the State in the business of making retail sales of assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, or both. Provides that the tax shall be imposed at the rate of 10% of the retail selling price each assault weapon or large capacity ammunition feeding device sold in the State. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the Firearms Tax Fund. Provides that moneys in the Firearms Tax Fund shall be used to prevent gun violence in schools and State-owned buildings. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Firearms Tax Fund.

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The Senate is scheduled to meet today for the purpose of electing a new Senate President. Chief among the contenders to replace outgoing President John Cullerton are Senators Harmon and Lightford, both being opposed to our rights. Senator Manar, a comparative friend of the Second Amendment and former Chief of Staff to Senate President Cullerton, would be the better choice for a variety of reasons. He may or may not still be in the running.


Though no legislation is anticipated to be taken up in debate today we list SB1966 Fix the FOID Act below, as a slight possibility rather than an expectation. Lists of bills we are currently monitoring can be found at the following links:







The House is not in today. The Senate is schedued for 12:00 Noon.



Next Days Scheduled


House: 1/28/2020

Senate: 1/28/2020





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Senate Calendar

12:00 Noon

Oppose
Senate Sponsor: Morrison, Sims, Collins, Van Pelt, Villavalam, Fine (Added after Passage: Gillespe, Martinez, Muñoz, Peters, Castro, Hunter, Murphy, Steans) (Removed: Koehler)
House Sponsor: Willis, Carroll, Hernandez (Barbara), Villa, Connor, Hernandez (Elizabeth), Morgan, Edly-Allen, Williams (Ann), Gong-Gershowitz, Ford, Welch, Moylan, Didech, West, Gabel, Villanueva, Burke, Manley, Kalish, Williams (Jawaharial), Martwick, Feigenholtz, Cassidy, Stava-Murray, Turner, Costa Howard
Status: Possible Senate Concurrence on HA1, HA2, HA3
House Amendment 1 - House Adopted
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Director of State Police shall (rather than may) establish a statewide multi-jurisdictional Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force. Provides that the Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force shall also conduct enforcement operations against persons whose Firearm Owner's Identification Cards have been revoked or suspended and persons who fail to comply with the revocation or suspension requirements of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, prioritizing individuals presenting a clear and present danger to themselves or to others under that Act. Provides that the Task Force shall collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to enforce provisions of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act, and the Deadly Weapons Article of the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the Director of State Police may establish intergovernmental contracts written and executed in conformity with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall establish a portal for use by federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies, including Offices of the State's Attorneys and the Office of the Attorney General to capture a report of persons whose Firearm Owner's Identification Cards have been revoked or suspended. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Modifies definition of "clear and present danger". Provides that an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall include a full set of his or her fingerprints in electronic format to the Department of State Police, unless the applicant has previously provided a full set of his or her fingerprints to the Department under the Act or the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card issued under the Act shall be valid for the person to whom it is issued for a period of 5 years (rather than 10 years) from the date of issuance, but provides that any person whose card was previously issued for a period of 10 years shall retain the 10-year issuance period until the next date of renewal, at which point the card shall be renewed for 5 years. Provides that a person who receives a revocation or suspension notice under the Act (currently, only revocation notice) shall, within 48 hours of receiving notice of the revocation or suspension: (1) surrender his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card to the local law enforcement agency where the person resides; and (2) complete a Firearm Disposition Record on a form prescribed by the Department of State Police and place his or her firearms in the location or with the person reported in the Firearm Disposition Record. Provides that any transfer of a surrendered firearm must be conducted under the firearm transfer provisions of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that nothing in the firearm revocation or suspension provisions of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act prevents a court from ordering an individual to surrender his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card to a law enforcement agency of the court's choosing in a timeframe shorter than 48 hours after receipt of the notice of revocation or suspension. Provides that the Firearm Disposition Record shall contain a statement to be signed by the transferee that the transferee: (1) is aware of, and will abide by, current law regarding the unlawful transfer of a firearm; (2) is aware of the penalties for violating the law as it pertains to unlawful transfer of a firearm; and (3) intends to retain possession of the firearm or firearms until it is determined that the transferor is legally eligible to possess a firearm and has an active Firearm Owners Identification Card, if applicable, or until a new person is chosen to hold the firearm or firearms. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the State Police Revocation Enforcement Fund and the School-Based Mental Health Services Fund in the State treasury and defines their purposes. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that an applicant for renewal need not resubmit a full set of fingerprints if the applicant has previously done so under the Act or the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful sale or delivery of firearms when he or she transfers ownership of a firearm to a person in violation of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. This offense is a Class 4 felony. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Modifies requirements for transfer of firearms to a law enforcement agency as required under those Acts. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
House Amendment 2 - House Adopted
In the amendatory changes to the State Finance Act, eliminates the School-Based Mental Health Services Fund and provides that moneys in the Mental Health Reporting Fund may be used for reporting prohibitors to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Provides that any surplus moneys in the Fund shall be used as follows: (1) 50% shall be used to fund community-based mental health programs aimed at reducing gun violence, community integration and education, or mental health awareness and prevention, including administrative costs; and (2) 50% shall be used to award grants that use and promote the National School Mental Health Curriculum model for school-based mental health support, integration, and services. In the amendatory changes to the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, provides that a live scan fingerprint vendor may not charge more than $30 per set of fingerprints. Reduces the application and renewal fees for Firearm Owner's Identification Cards from $50 to $20. Changes the amounts of the distribution of fees for applications for Firearm Owner's Identification Cards to various funds.
House Amendment 3 - House Adopted
Restores language that any person within the State who, before the provisions concerning transferring firearms only through federally licensed firearm dealers become operative, shall keep a record of the transfer for a period of 10 years from the date of transfer under the same requirements before the provisions became operative and with the same penalties for violations.
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Posted · Hidden by mauserme, January 18, 2020 at 10:12 PM - No reason given
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The Senate is scheduled to meet today for the purpose of electing a new Senate President. Chief among the contenders to replace outgoing President John Cullerton are Senators Harmon and Lightford, both being opposed to our rights. Senator Manar, a comparative friend of the Second Amendment and former Chief of Staff to Senate President Cullerton, would be the better choice for a variety of reasons. He may or may not still be in the running.


Though no legislation is anticipated to be taken up in debate today we list SB1966 Fix the FOID Act below, as a slight possibility rather than an expectation. Lists of bills we are cuurently monitoring can be found at the following links:







The House is not in today. The Senate is schedued for 12:00 Noon.



Next Days Scheduled


House: 1/28/2020

Senate: 1/28/2020



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So far the Senate has not convened publicly, presumably still being in caucus. A media update says:

https://www.mywabashvalley.com/illinois-capitol-news/developing-illinois-senate-to-elect-new-president/

Update: 12:16 p.m.: Senators Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) and Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) are the two presumptive candidates, and went head-to-head in a first round of ballots. Harmon narrowly won the first round, but failed to reach 30 votes, the minimum requirement to clinch the presidency on the Senate floor.
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Senate Democrats took a brief break from the action and will resume for a second round of voting.
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Another says the first round of votes went 22/17 in favor of Senator Harmon.

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SB2468 Revenue - Firearms Dealers has been filed:

 

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Assault Weapon Retailers' Tax Act. Imposes a tax on licensed firearm dealers engaged in the State in the business of making retail sales of assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, or both. Provides that the tax shall be imposed at the rate of 10% of the retail selling price each assault weapon or large capacity ammunition feeding device sold in the State. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the Firearms Tax Fund. Provides that moneys in the Firearms Tax Fund shall be used to prevent gun violence in schools and State-owned buildings. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Firearms Tax Fund.

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SB2468 Revenue - Firearms Dealers has been filed: Synopsis As Introduced[/size]Creates the Assault Weapon Retailers' Tax Act. Imposes a tax on licensed firearm dealers engaged in the State in the business of making retail sales of assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, or both. Provides that the tax shall be imposed at the rate of 10% of the retail selling price each assault weapon or large capacity ammunition feeding device sold in the State. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the Firearms Tax Fund. Provides that moneys in the Firearms Tax Fund shall be used to prevent gun violence in schools and State-owned buildings. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Firearms Tax Fund.[/size]

Surprise! Taxes to fund gun control groups/programs

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House Amendment 2 - House Adopted
In the amendatory changes to the State Finance Act, eliminates the School-Based Mental Health Services Fund and provides that moneys in the Mental Health Reporting Fund may be used for reporting prohibitors to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Provides that any surplus moneys in the Fund shall be used as follows: (1) 50% shall be used to fund community-based mental health programs aimed at reducing gun violence, community integration and education, or mental health awareness and prevention, including administrative costs; and (2) 50% shall be used to award grants that use and promote the National School Mental Health Curriculum model for school-based mental health support, integration, and services. In the amendatory changes to the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, provides that a live scan fingerprint vendor may not charge more than $30 per set of fingerprints. Reduces the application and renewal fees for Firearm Owner's Identification Cards from $50 to $20. Changes the amounts of the distribution of fees for applications for Firearm Owner's Identification Cards to various funds.

 

When did the FOID renewal go up to $50? I thought the initial one and the renewals were $10 or $20?

Also, since when can the Government set the prices that anyone can charge for any private service?

Why not set the price of Gas or what you have to pay for a steak?

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When did the FOID renewal go up to $50? I thought the initial one and the renewals were $10 or $20?

Also, since when can the Government set the prices that anyone can charge for any private service?

Why not set the price of Gas or what you have to pay for a steak?

It has not gone up yet. SB1966 FixTheFOID is the bill that got stalled. Its one yes vote away from passing and going to governor. Hopefully the fund sweeps disclosure and no lack of funds along with our communications will stop it. ( or I thought there was only one chamber vote left...maybe it needs to go back to committee again since it did not pass before 2019 session end... Mauser?)
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My current understanding is that the mess in Virginia is helping put the nails in the coffin for SB1966.

It needs a concurrence vote in the senate for the amendments.

 

There were Democrat Senators that are up for re-election who were very leery of the effect of voting for that bill.

They have NOT had even a Primary election yet, and then they still have the General election in November to survive.

 

They knew gun owners were hacked off before (the gun sanctuary movement showed them that), and current events are NOT "settling things down", but rather stirring things up and energizing the base.

 

THEN we have the Illinois funds "sweeping" shenanigans, and all the other stuff stirring the pot.

 

BUT WE GOTTA KEEP THAT POT BOILING!!

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