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HB1438 - signed ------------------- Does this mean they are going to send my daughters FOID card back???

 

PROVIDING RELIEF FOR MINOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CANNABIS CONTROL ACT

• Roughly 700,000 records are eligible for expungement under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
• Approximately 405,000 records are eligible for automatic expungement or the clemency process.

o Category 1: Local law enforcement and ISP will automatically expunge arrests not leading to a conviction for possession and manufacture or possession with intent to deliver for up to 30 grams.
o Category 2: Governor will grant pardons authorizing expungement for convictions for possession and manufacture or possession with intent to deliver for up to 30 grams.

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Next session starts tomorrow?

No,not until the end of October.There are some subject matter hearings scheduled this week in the House They won't affect us.
House

What is the perfunctory session on the 17th? Are they in session doing hearings, votes, etc? Everything else lists the 28th as next in session.

 

Oct 28th

http://ilga.gov/house/schedules/2019_Veto_Session_Calendar.pdf

 

10/17 Perfunctory???

10/28 to 10/30

11/12 to 11/14

 

Senate

Oct 28th

http://ilga.gov/senate/schedules/2019_Veto_Calendar.pdf

 

10/28 to 10/30

11/12 to 11/14

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Two new bills were added to our support list this afternoon:

HB4447 FOID & Concealed Carry - Renewals

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a renewal application shall be accepted by the Illinois State Police if submitted within 180 days before the expiration of the applicant's Firearm Owner's Identification Card or concealed carry license. Provides that submission of a renewal application within that 180-day period shall not affect the expiration date of the applicant's Firearm Owner's Identification Card or concealed carry license.



HB4448Concealed Carry - Auto Renew FOID

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that if a Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a licensee under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act expires during the term of a concealed carry license, the Firearm Owner's Identification Card and the license remain valid and the licensee does not have to renew his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall automatically renew the licensee's Firearm Owner's Identification Card and send a renewed Firearm Owner's Identification Card to the licensee unless the Illinois State Police has reason to believe the person is no longer eligible for the Card.



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HB4450 FIREARM OWNERS ID-APPEALS

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4450&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=123946&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that for any appeal permitted under the Act to the Director of the Illinois State Police for failure to act on a Firearm Owner's Identification Card application within 30 days or its denial, seizure, or revocation, the Director shall either grant or deny the appeal within 60 days of the receipt of the appeal. Provides that if the appeal is granted, the Director shall return the aggrieved party's Firearm Owner's Identification Card to the aggrieved party, or issue him or her a new Firearm Owner's Identification Card, as the case may be, no later than 7 business days after the appeal is granted. Provides that if the appeal is denied, the Director shall set forth in writing the specific reasons for the denial and shall cause the written denial to be mailed to the aggrieved party no later than 7 business days after the appeal is denied. Provides that if the Director fails to either grant or deny the appeal within 60 days of the receipt of the appeal, the appeal shall be considered granted, and the Director shall return the aggrieved party's Firearm Owner's Identification Card or issue him or her a new Firearm Owner's Identification Card, as the case may be, no later than 67 days from the date that the appeal was received. Provides that a denial shall be considered a final administrative order, regardless of whether there was a formal hearing in which evidence was taken, and the aggrieved party may seek judicial review of the final administrative order in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Review Law and the Act. Provides that if administrative review is taken and if the circuit court then finds that the Director denied the appeal without reasonable cause, the circuit court may award the aggrieved party court costs and a reasonable attorney's fee to be paid by the State. Nothing herein limits the contempt power of the circuit court. Provides that when the word "shall" appears in this provision, it shall be construed as being mandatory and not discretionary.

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I really like that the sponsor is putting a little teeth in it. Sadly, that will never pass under Madigan.

 

T that if administrative review is taken and if the circuit court then finds that the Director denied the appeal without reasonable cause, the circuit court may award the aggrieved party court costs and a reasonable attorney's fee to be paid by the State. Nothing herein limits the contempt power of the circuit court. Provides that when the word "shall" appears in this provision, it shall be construed as being mandatory and not discretionary.

 

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SB2979 DISPLAY OF IMITATION FIREARMS

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2979&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=124121&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that all imitation handguns shall be sold from behind the counter, in an age restricted area, or in a sealed display case. Provides that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor. Defines "imitation handgun" as an air gun, air pistol, B-B gun, paint ball gun, pellet gun, or any other implement that is not a firearm but is designed to resemble and has the appearance of a handgun whether or not the implement is capable of firing any shot, bullet, or other missile.

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SB2979 DISPLAY OF IMITATION FIREARMS

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2979&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=124121&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that all imitation handguns shall be sold from behind the counter, in an age restricted area, or in a sealed display case. Provides that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor. Defines "imitation handgun" as an air gun, air pistol, B-B gun, paint ball gun, pellet gun, or any other implement that is not a firearm but is designed to resemble and has the appearance of a handgun whether or not the implement is capable of firing any shot, bullet, or other missile.

We opposed this language last year when it was introduced, and still do.

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HB4561 Concealed Carry - Repeal has been added to th elist of bills we support:

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Repeals the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes do not apply to or affect any person carrying a concealed pistol, revolver, or handgun and the person has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card under the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.

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SB3029 CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3029&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=124221&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Eliminates provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately.

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And a few more:


SB3030 FOID - 18 Yrs

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Lowers the minimum age in which a person who is not an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces may apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card without parental or legal guardian consent from 21 years of age to 18 years of age. Provides that an applicant who is 18 (rather than 21) years of age or older seeking a religious exemption to the photograph requirement must furnish with the application an approved copy of United States Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form 4029.




SB3031 Concealed Carry - Reciprocity

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a non-resident may carry a handgun under the Act if the non-resident is 21 years of age or older, has a license or permit in a state where the training requirements are substantially similar under the Act or to non-residents of contiguous states if a reciprocal agreement has been entered into, the license or permit holder is not a resident of Illinois, and the license or permit holder is a legal resident of the United States. Provides that a non-resident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license or permit establishes legal residence in this State. Effective immediately.




SB3032 Firearm Dealer - Repeal

Synopsis As Introduced
Repeals the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.




SB3033 Gun Crime Charge & Sentencing


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Gun Crime Charging and Sentencing Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that in a criminal case, if a defendant is charged with an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm and subsequently enters into a plea agreement in which the charge will be reduced to a lesser offense or a non-weapons offense in exchange for a plea of guilty, at or before the time of sentencing, the State's Attorney shall file with the court a written statement of his or her reasons in support of the plea agreement, which shall specifically state why the offense or offenses of conviction resulting from the plea agreement do not include the originally charged weapons offense. Provides that the written statement shall be part of the court record in the case and a copy shall be provided to any person upon request. Provides that in a criminal case in which the original charge is or was for an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm, if a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty of the original charge or lesser offense or a non-weapons offense, in imposing sentence, the judge shall set forth in a written sentencing order his or her reasons for imposing the sentence or accepting the plea agreement. Provides that a copy of the written sentencing order shall be provided to any person upon request.



I put the reciprocity bill in the neutral list because I don't think anyone, or very few, will qualify.

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HB4591 FOID - Director St Pol


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, the Director of State Police shall act upon a request for relief from the denial, revocation, or seizure of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card within 60 business days of receipt of documentation as required by the Director from the person whose application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card has been denied or whose Firearm Owner's Identification Card has been revoked or seized.




HB4601 Concealed Carry - Electronic Notice


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall notify the applicant for a concealed carry license, electronically, if his or her application has been accepted. Provides that if an applicant for a concealed carry license submits his or her application electronically, the Illinois State Police shall notify the applicant electronically if his or her application is missing information or materials




HB4602 Firearm Carry - Corrections


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed firearm. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Permits employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Provides that the exemption only applies to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately.





HB4607 Crim Cd - Lge Cap Ammo & Ammo Fd


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Prohibits the transfer of .50 caliber ammunition and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (30 rounds or more). Provides that on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the person may transfer .50 caliber ammunition or a large capacity ammunition feeding device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining it in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968. Provides exemptions. Provides that a person who knowingly transfers or causes to be transferred .50 caliber ammunition or a large capacity ammunition feeding devices commits a Class 3 felony for a first violation and a Class 2 felony for a second or subsequent violation or for the transfer of 2 or more of these caliber bullets or devices at the same time. Defines various terms. Effective immediately.


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HB4648 Firearm Carry - Corrections

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed firearm. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Permits employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Provides that the exemption only applies to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately.

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HJCA0039 Con Amend - Firearm Reg Funds

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that no moneys, including bond proceeds, derived from taxes, fees, excises, or licenses relating to licensing, carrying, or possession of firearms or firearm ammunition or related to the use of firearms or firearm ammunition shall be expended for purposes other than the following: the costs of administering and enforcing laws related to firearms and firearm ammunition; and, with respect to local governments, other firearm and firearm ammunition regulation purposes as authorized by law. Provides that the costs of administering laws related to firearms and firearm ammunition shall be limited to direct program expenses related to the following: the enforcement of firearm and firearm ammunition regulation laws; the safety of persons from unlawful use of firearms or firearm ammunition; or the regulation of the carrying of firearms. Provides that the limitations to the costs of administering laws related to firearms and firearm ammunition shall also include direct program expenses related to workers' compensation claims for death or injury of employees enforcing firearm and firearm ammunition laws and investigations for improving the safety of the employees enforcing those laws. Provides that none of the revenues described in these provisions shall, by transfer, offset, or otherwise, be diverted to any purpose other than those described in these provisions. Provides that investment income that is attributable to the investment of moneys in funds used for the regulation of firearms and firearm ammunition shall be retained in those funds for the uses specified in these provisions. Effective upon being declared adopted.

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House resolution includes urging passage of Fix the FOID SB1966

 

HR0721 RECOGNIZE-AURORA SHOOTING

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=721&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=124307&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Recognizes the one year anniversary of the mass shooting that took place at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora on February 15, 2019, honors the victims of this senseless act of violence, and urges the passage of Senate Bill 1966.

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I added HR721 to our oppose list because of the SB1966 language in the resolution, and the following to our neutral list:

 

HR725 Recognize - Strides For Peace

 

Synopsis As Introduced
Recognizes and supports the Race Against Gun Violence hosted by Strides for Peace and the larger effort to address and prevent gun violence in the City of Chicago.

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SB3099 STATE POLICE-FUND TRANSFER

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3099&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=124418&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides for the transfer of the remaining balance from the Firearm Dealer License Certification Fund into the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Dissolves the Firearm Dealer License Certification Fund. Provides that any future deposits due to and any outstanding obligations or liabilities of the Firearm Dealer License Certification Fund shall pass to the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Amends the State Finance Act and the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

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HB4707 FOID&CONCEALED CARRY-RENEWAL

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4707&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=124550&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a renewal application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be approved or denied by the Illinois State Police within 90 calendar days (instead of 60 business days). Provides that the Director of the Illinois State Police must act on an appeal of a failure of the Illinois State Police to act on an application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card or a denial, revocation, or seizure of the Card within 90 calendar days after receipt of the appeal. Provides that if the Director fails to act within that 90-day period, the application for the Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be granted or the revoked Card shall be reinstated or a seized Card returned to the person whose Card has been seized. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a renewal application for a concealed carry license shall be approved or denied by the Illinois State Police within 90 calendar days. Provides that the Director of the Illinois State Police must act on an appeal of a failure of the Illinois State Police to act on an application for a concealed carry license or a denial, revocation, or suspension of the concealed carry license within 90 calendar days after receipt of the appeal. If the Director fails to act within that 90-day period, the application for the concealed carry license shall be granted or the revoked or suspended concealed carry license shall be reinstated.

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HB4732 FIREARM OWNERS ID-18 YRS

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4732&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=124596&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that if an applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card: (1) is 18 years of age or older but under 21 years of age, (2) is not an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, and (3) does not have a parent or legal guardian to give written consent to his or her application, he or she must provide 2 signed, dated, and notarized personal references regarding his or her suitability to possess firearms and a signed, dated, and notarized statement detailing the reasons he or she does not have a parent or legal guardian. Provides that, if applicable, the applicant must provide death certificates or any applicable court orders regarding his or her circumstances resulting in his or her lack of a parent or legal guardian.

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HB4732 FIREARM OWNERS ID-18 YRS

 

http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4732&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=124596&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that if an applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card: (1) is 18 years of age or older but under 21 years of age, (2) is not an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, and (3) does not have a parent or legal guardian to give written consent to his or her application, he or she must provide 2 signed, dated, and notarized personal references regarding his or her suitability to possess firearms and a signed, dated, and notarized statement detailing the reasons he or she does not have a parent or legal guardian. Provides that, if applicable, the applicant must provide death certificates or any applicable court orders regarding his or her circumstances resulting in his or her lack of a parent or legal guardian.

 

So, that's going to hold true for voting, going to church, assembling, and speaking freely, as well, right?

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HB4732 FIREARM OWNERS ID-18 YRS

You're too fast. I was just going to post that one.

 

I'm also adding HB4729 $Violence Prevention for now, at least until the full text is added. Right now it's just a synopsis:

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Provides that specified amounts shall be appropriated to specified units of local government for each of 28 specified Representative Districts for grants to community-based organizations based entirely within each of the specified Representative Districts that address violence prevention using a culturally competent approach and that are capable of decreasing violence in those Representative Districts. Effective July 1, 2020.

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And another:

 

HB4754 State Police - Fund Lockbox

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that moneys held in the State Police Firearm Services Fund, the Mental Health Reporting Fund, and the Firearm Dealer License Certification Fund for use by the Illinois State Police shall be neither used nor transferred to another fund for a purpose other than as specifically provided by law

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I moved HJCA0039 Con Amend - Firearm Reg Funds and added HJRCA0040 Con Amend - Firearm Reg Funds to this oppose list. Both amendments allow for payment of Workers Compensation Claims and investigations related to worker safety. The Comp claims alone could easily bankrupt the fund. Further, direct payment of work related injury claims is in no way the responsibility of gun owners alone. If the state wishes to impose regulations on gun owners then it is the responsibility of every tax payer to foot the bills related to enforcement in the same way the cost of enforcing traffic laws is paid for by everyone, even non-drivers.

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HB4779 Illiana Task Force - Firearm Violation:

 

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illiana Task Force Act. Creates the Illiana Task Force, consisting of 24 police officers, appointed by the Director of the Illinois State Police. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall select a chairperson. Provides that members of the Task Force shall receive no compensation for their service on the Task Force but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from appropriations made by the General Assembly for that purpose. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least once monthly to study ways to reduce violence in local communities caused by the illegal use of firearms and to make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on suggested legislative solutions to this problem. Provides that the Task Force shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31 of each year and a final report 5 years after the creation of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be dissolved 6 years after its creation. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

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