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[Mick G]

Seanator just said "House doesn't always get these bills right".  Understatement of the year.

 

I think they "partake".

[InterestedBystander]

Are witness slips still open for 1966 in the Senate?

Should be.

Can someone post a link to where we can file a witness slip?
I can find the slips others have filed but it wont let me add my own.
Thanks

No witness slips are available currently as the bill is not scheduled for a committee hearing.

Prior meeting slip links were in the call to action, alert, and GA posts.

Edited by InterestedBystander, 31 May 2019 - 11:45 AM.

[harley1955]

Just got an alert from ISRA...

 

"The bill will remain held in this committee, and the spring legislative session will end at Midnight without passage of this bill in the Illinois Senate"

[Plinkermostly]

good news --

witness slips in action

[Mick G]

Just got an alert from ISRA...

 

"The bill will remain held in this committee, and the spring legislative session will end at Midnight without passage of this bill in the Illinois Senate"

 

Just got an alert from ISRA...

 

"The bill will remain held in this committee, and the spring legislative session will end at Midnight without passage of this bill in the Illinois Senate"

 

Without going into detail, I wonder why not?

[mauserme]

Are witness slips still open for 1966 in the Senate?

Should be.

Can someone post a link to where we can file a witness slip?
I can find the slips others have filed but it wont let me add my own.
Thanks

When the question was asked last night it was still possible to file slips, but only until midnight.

[DomG]

I read it as they don't have the votes to pass.

[milq]

Wonder if they're counting on pulling a fast one when the next session rolls around? 

[cybermgk]

got a meeting, off the Senate for now

[cls74]

ISRA email that just went out

 

[Johnnybgood]

From what I saw there was an onslaught of calls against this bill. Many Senators were not answering there phones.

[cybermgk]

 

Just got an alert from ISRA...

 

"The bill will remain held in this committee, and the spring legislative session will end at Midnight without passage of this bill in the Illinois Senate"

 

Just got an alert from ISRA...

 

"The bill will remain held in this committee, and the spring legislative session will end at Midnight without passage of this bill in the Illinois Senate"

 

Without going into detail, I wonder why not?

 

Theory.  Senate Dems KNOW this is an unconstitutional bill now.  They know it will be challenged/injuncted in court.  They also don't want to go on record as voting no, for their bases.  In Fall it will need a super majority, which is likely it doesn't happen, thus more face saving OR they simply want to see how current FOID lawsuits pan out. 

Edited by cybermgk, 31 May 2019 - 12:12 PM.

[Mick G]

I don't do theories on an open forum.

26 guests.

[Matt B]

I think the bill would have generated a lot of backlash... maybe the Senate Dems realized that. There are a ton of FOID holders who are not politically active and probably didn’t even realize this was in the table. Every year during renewals they would have angry constituents discovering that now they have to submit prints to keep their card. It’s something that would still upset people who maybe aren’t always as solid pro 2a as those in this site. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Illini2A312]

I think the bill would have generated a lot of backlash... maybe the Senate Dems realized that. There are a ton of FOID holders who are not politically active and probably didn’t even realize this was in the table. Every year during renewals they would have angry constituents discovering that now they have to submit prints to keep their card. It’s something that would still upset people who maybe aren’t always as solid pro 2a as those in this site.


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Not to mention, how would've FTIP checks been affected for people who hadn't uploaded prints yet?

[Mr. Fife]

My theory is that the bill doesn't go far enough to infringe on our rights so they will hold out until a more onerous bill can be sent to the House.

Stupid speelchick.

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Edited by Mr. Fife, 31 May 2019 - 12:16 PM.

[tricolor]

I know some here don't think that witness slips are worthwhile or that phone calls don't make a difference, but I'd like to think that those efforts led to this result.  I want to take the opportunity to thank Mauser, Molly and all of the members here for your efforts, I hate to think where Illinois would be without all of you.  Thanks for doing what you do!

[harley1955]

I know some here don't think that witness slips are worthwhile or that phone calls don't make a difference, but I'd like to think that those efforts led to this result.  I want to take the opportunity to thank Mauser, Molly and all of the members here for your efforts, I hate to think where Illinois would be without all of you.  Thanks for doing what you do!

 

I'll 2nd that!!!!

[yurimodin]

 

I know some here don't think that witness slips are worthwhile or that phone calls don't make a difference, but I'd like to think that those efforts led to this result.  I want to take the opportunity to thank Mauser, Molly and all of the members here for your efforts, I hate to think where Illinois would be without all of you.  Thanks for doing what you do!

 

I'll 2nd that!!!!

 

3rd!.....I barely have the time, sanity, and patience it would require to be as active as you guys.

[AlphaKoncepts aka CGS]

From what I saw there was an onslaught of calls against this bill. Many Senators were not answering there phones.

do they ever answer?

[InterestedBystander]

From what I saw there was an onslaught of calls against this bill. Many Senators were not answering there phones.

do they ever answer?

Senator yes. Rep is 50-50.

[steveTA84]

I know some here don't think that witness slips are worthwhile or that phone calls don't make a difference, but I'd like to think that those efforts led to this result.  I want to take the opportunity to thank Mauser, Molly and all of the members here for your efforts, I hate to think where Illinois would be without all of you.  Thanks for doing what you do!

 
I'll 2nd that!!!!

3rd!.....I barely have the time, sanity, and patience it would require to be as active as you guys.

4th. They sure as heck don’t hurt!

[Plinkermostly]

Did ya catch the lady Rep who pointed out that the MJ bill will allow convicted users to get a FOID?

[steveTA84]

^^
What?!?!?!?

[InterestedBystander]

Did ya catch the lady Rep who pointed out that the MJ bill will allow convicted users to get a FOID?

They are currently able to get a FOID/CCL. They just cant buy any firearms under the new bill. Another case of legislators not knowing what they say...or intentionally mistating fact.

edit...i was speaking to MJ card holders. Not sure about convictions but if they are doing expungements then I would assume so.

Edited by InterestedBystander, 31 May 2019 - 12:53 PM.

[AlphaKoncepts aka CGS]

Did ya catch the lady Rep who pointed out that the MJ bill will allow convicted users to get a FOID?

I'm not able to listen today. But I am perfectly OK with that. If you believe in gun rights, you cant believe in gun rights for only some.

I also believe the government has no place telling us what we can or can not put in our own bodies.

[InterestedBystander]

Senate concurs on SB1139. Amendment makes renewal expiration of CCL 5 yrs from date on card, not when ISP processes. Off to governor for signature.

Hope I get my card before this kicks in or I will now lose time for waiting to renew LOL. edit: I wont lose time on my 5 years but wont get the extra anticipated by renewing later.

Edited by InterestedBystander, 31 May 2019 - 01:23 PM.

[cybermgk]

Senate concurs on SB1139. Amendment makes renewal expiration of CCL 5 yrs from date on card, not when ISP processes. Off to governor for signature.

Hope I get my card before this kicks in or I will now lose time for waiting to renew LOL

Explain?

[stm]

Senate concurs on SB1139. Amendment makes renewal expiration of CCL 5 yrs from date on card, not when ISP processes. Off to governor for signature.
Hope I get my card before this kicks in or I will now lose time for waiting to renew LOL

I wish they'd make that retroactive! I lost several months when I renewed in October.

[AlphaKoncepts aka CGS]

Senate concurs on SB1139. Amendment makes renewal expiration of CCL 5 yrs from date on card, not when ISP processes. Off to governor for signature.
Hope I get my card before this kicks in or I will now lose time for waiting to renew LOL

Explain?

apply early for your renewal and you might lose a month or two of your 5 year license. If the governor signs sb1139, this becomes a non issue.