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[mauserme]

The Houseis scheduled for 12:30 PM today and the Senatefor 11:45 AM.

Yesterday in the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, HB5151 - Premises Liability Firearm Range was passed on a vote of 14/0/0.

House Calendar

12:30 PM

House Audio/Video Link

How a Bill Becomes a Law

HB0148 - Firearms Concealed Carry

Green/Good

House Sponsor:  Phelps, Beiser, Bradley, Unes, Reis, Mitchell (Bill), Reitz, Dugan, Holbrook, Tracy, Hammond, Sommer, Cavaletto, Roth, Hays, Eddy, Rosenthal, Brown, Bost, Pritchard, Brauer, Barickman, Sacia, Ramey, Sosnowski, Watson, Verschoore, Tryon, Osmond, Winters, Chapa LaVia, Brady, Rose, Leitch, Kay, Mitchell (Jerry), Moffitt, Morrison, Stephens, Sullivan, Senger, Franks, Hatcher, Connelly, Schmitz, Costello, Evans, Gaffney

Status:  Third Reading/Consideration Postponed

House Floor Amendment No. 2

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall issue a license to carry a loaded or unloaded handgun to an applicant that meets specified qualifications, has provided the application and specified documentation, and has submitted the requisite fees. Provides that a license to carry a handgun entitles a licensee to carry a loaded handgun, either concealed or openly, on or about his or her person or in a vehicle, except in certain prohibited locations. Provides that the license shall be issued by the Department of State Police within 45 days of receipt from a sheriff and shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Provides for renewal of licenses. Establishes qualifications for licensees, certified firearms instructors, and instructor trainers. Provides that it is declared to be the policy of the State that it is an exclusive power and function of the State to regulate the possession and transportation of handguns and the issuance of licenses to carry handguns. Provides that with certain exceptions a home rule unit shall not regulate the possession or transportation of handguns. Provides that a home rule unit shall not regulate the number of handguns or require registration of handguns possessed by a person licensed under the Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Prohibits from inspection and copying information about applications for licenses to carry a handgun and about license holders contained in the database created by the Family and Personal Protection Act, except as authorized by that Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Includes the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the statute concerning unauthorized possession or storage of weapons does not apply to a person acting lawfully under the Family and Personal Protection Act. Provides that certain unlawful use of weapons provisions relating to unlawful use of a weapon do not apply to or affect a licensee who has been issued a license to carry a handgun under the Family and Personal Protection Act, notwithstanding the provisions of that Act prohibiting the carrying of a handgun in certain places.

House Floor Amendment No. 3

Changes references from "handgun" and "weapon" to "concealed firearm". Provides that a concealed firearm licensee who is prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm in certain places shall be permitted to store that handgun or ammunition out of plain sight in a locked vehicle or within a locked compartment or container within his or her vehicle. Provides that a licensee shall not be in violation of the Family and Personal Protection Act while he or she is traveling along a public right of way that touches or crosses any of the prohibited premises if the handgun is carried on his or her person in accordance with the provisions of the Act or is being transported in a vehicle by the licensee in accordance with all other applicable provisions of law. Adds an immediate effective date to the bill.


Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Illinois State Police)

... HB 148 will also generate revenue for the Illinois State Police. The FY 12 total revenue projections are estimated to be at $31,875,000. These estimates are conservative ...





HB1294 - Crim Cd Assault Weapons Prohibited

Red/Bad

House Sponsor:  Acevedo, Williams, Harris, Currie, Berrios, May, Sente, Mell, Colvin, Cassidy

Status:  Third Reading

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a semi-automatic assault weapon, an assault weapon attachment, any .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act if the person has provided proof of ownership to the Department of State Police within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.





HB1599 - Crim Cd Assault Weapons (Increased Penalties)

Red/Bad

House Sponsor:  Acevedo, Berrios

Status:  Third Reading

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to unlawful use of weapons. Increases the penalties by one class if a semi-automatic assault weapon or high capacity ammunition was possessed in the commission of the offense. Defines "semi-automatic assault weapon" and "high capacity ammunition". Effective immediately.



HB1855 - Firearm Owners Loss Theft

Red/Bad

House Sponsor:  Acevedo, Berrios, Arroyo

Status:  Third Reading/Consideration Postponed

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of State Police may revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act of a person who fails to report the loss or theft of a handgun a second time to the local law enforcement agency within 72 hours after obtaining knowledge of the second loss or theft. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that if a person who possesses a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card and who possesses or acquires a handgun thereafter loses or misplaces the handgun, or if the handgun is stolen from the person, the person must report the loss or theft to the local law enforcement agency within 72 hours after obtaining knowledge of the loss or theft. Effective immediately.

House Committee(s)

Business & Occupational Lisenses Committee - 1:30 PM

HB4679 - Firearms Dealer Security Act




Executive Committee - 11:00 AM

HB4149 - FOID Private Sale

HB4456 - FOID Private Sale

HB5167 - Ammunition Tax

HB5831 - FOID Handgun Registration

HB5831 - FOID Handgun Registration House Committee Amendment No 1




Next Days Scheduled

House:   3/1/2012
Senate::  3/1/2012





 House Calendar 2-29-12.pdf   5.4MB   29 downloads

[mauserme]

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Senate Committee(s)

Criminal Law Committee - 9:00 AM

SB3218 - Gangs No Firearms

SB3218 - Gangs No Firearms Senate Committee Amendment No 1



 Senate Calendar 2-29-12.pdf   5.38MB   25 downloads


Edited to attach the Senate Calendar.

Edited by mauserme, 29 February 2012 - 07:11 AM.

[mauserme]

I don't know if I'll be available at 11:00 AM to check, but I think audio/video of the Executive Committee hearings will be available here.

I could be wrong, but I think they normally read witness slips into the record before each bill is called.

[abolt243]

mauserme, on 29 February 2012 - 08:09 AM, said:

I don't know if I'll be available at 11:00 AM to check, but I think audio/video of the Executive Committee hearings will be available here.

I could be wrong, but I think they normally read witness slips into the record before each bill is called.

Nice catch Mauser!  It certainly looks as if the Exec is meeting in 114 which is the room that is set up for video broadcast.  I'll have to see if I'm around then and monitor for a while.

Tim

[tricky1]

I have the video feed running in the background at work with my earbuds in. Hopefully nothing happens to make me start cussing

[tricky1]

Are late starts typical? it's 11:07 and still lollygagging around.

[chicago]

tricky1, on 29 February 2012 - 11:05 AM, said:

Are late starts typical? it's 11:07 and still lollygagging around.

That's what I was thinking...

Edited by chicago, 29 February 2012 - 11:08 AM.

[mauserme]

tricky1, on 29 February 2012 - 10:49 AM, said:

I have the video feed running in the background at work with my earbuds in. Hopefully nothing happens to make me start cussing

Thanks.  I'm here to, in and out, so feel free to post if anything comes up.

And yes, schedules are very flexible.

Edited by mauserme, 29 February 2012 - 11:10 AM.

[Patriots & Tyrants]

I have my own office so I can just keep it going in the background with the sound real low (unless I am on the phone). Hopefully nothing to make me throw things at the wall today

[tricky1]

Called to order at 11:14. Not sure if any absents. Discussion on HB 4500 now.

[mauserme]

The committee is in session.

ETA  Just like tricky1 said.

Edited by mauserme, 29 February 2012 - 11:15 AM.

[Tvandermyde]

SB3812 was defeated n senate criminal law 4-4-1

[TyGuy]

I just tuned in (11:26am).  Are they discussing some sort of eduaction legislation now?

[tricky1]

TyGuy, on 29 February 2012 - 11:25 AM, said:

I just tuned in (11:26am).  Are they discussing some sort of eduaction legislation now?

HB 5531 UNIV-TUITION WAIVERS-REPEAL

[mauserme]

Tvandermyde, on 29 February 2012 - 11:25 AM, said:

SB3812 was defeated n senate criminal law 4-4-1

Do you mean SB3218?

[TyGuy]

Did I miss the firearms legislation discussion?

[tricky1]

TyGuy, on 29 February 2012 - 11:28 AM, said:

Did I miss the firearms legislation discussion?

Nope, nothing has come up yet

[TyGuy]

Ok, thanks.  I have it on in my office now.  I'll try and listen.

[TyGuy]

Anyone else against tuition waivers for children of college professors?  Sorry, it's not a company, it's taking other people's money, in the form of taxes, and giving it to another.

[TyGuy]

Ammo tax discussion is up now.  11:53 am

[tricky1]

HB 5167 is called. AKA the Ammunition Sin Tax

[Scots]

Ammo tax is up.

[Steve O]

Here we go...

[abolt243]

TyGuy, on 29 February 2012 - 11:52 AM, said:

Ammo tax discussion is up now.  11:53 am

Witness statements look like the springfield phone book!!

[Scots]

Get 'em Todd.

[mauserme]

Reading of the witness statements is waived because it "looks like the Springfield phone book".

[tricky1]

Good job on the witness slips everyone "thicker than the springfield phonebook"

[Joeyl]

Hehe, hope they have an effect.

[Scots]

This woman is VERY unsure of herself.

[abolt243]

Joeyl, on 29 February 2012 - 11:55 AM, said:

Hehe, hope they have an effect.

It's for the children!!!