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http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2009/HJM004.htm

READ IT!

Pass the word along and get this thing passed!

Here is the page from where to get the list of Legislators:
http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/howtocontactlegislators.htm

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That could open up a whole can of worms...I absolutely, completely love it. Looking at it as far more than just gun rights, but rather all kinds of unwelcome federal laws being kicked out of the state. I could not be more excited about a piece of legislation.

Edit: My state reps and senator were all contacted and urged to support this bill. I hope that everyone else who reads this bill takes the time to do so as well.

Last edited on Fri Mar 6th, 2009 11:19 pm by NightOwl

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YAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!

GO, IDAHO!

I especially liked line 29:

WHEREAS, Congress has inappropriately delegated its monetary authority to the private federal reserve bank, thus failing to protect and provide a sound monetary system as defined and mandated by the Constitution of the United States, forcing an unstable currency on us resulting in the past, and the current, economic perils;

Is it just me or would this be the first state to expressly criticize the Fed?

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I believe Montana beat us to the punch with criticism of the fed when they enacted legislation to prohibit an assault weapons ban (or any firearms ban) by the federal government in their state. It was a very nice bill...though our legislators did 'em one up. Go Idaho!

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NightOwl wrote: I believe Montana beat us to the punch with criticism of the fed when they enacted legislation to prohibit an assault weapons ban (or any firearms ban) by the federal government in their state. It was a very nice bill...though our legislators did 'em one up. Go Idaho!

he meant the fed as in the federal reserve

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Very Excellent! I will let people know about House Joint Memorials 3 and 4. Lets keep up the pressure and get these passed.

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State Reps contacted and urged to support the Resolution.

03/04 House intro - 1st rdg - to printing
03/05 Rpt prt - to St Aff
Looks to me like it was sent back to the State Affairs Committee. Does anyone know what needs to happen to keep this rolling? It would suck for it to die in Committee.

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Contact your Representatives on the State Affairs Committee:

State Affairs
Statewide policy issues, such as elections, abortion, electric utility deregulation
Daily, am, Room 145
Secretary: Marsha Walker
332-1145
Chair Thomas F. Loertscher
Vice Chair Eric Anderson

Members:
John A. Stevenson
Max C. Black
Ken Andrus
Carlos Bilbao
Raúl R. Labrador
Lynn M. Luker
Brent Crane
Russ Mathews
Steve A. Kren
Joe Palmer
Erik Simpson
Mary Lou Shepherd
Elaine Smith
Anne Pasley-Stuart
Phylis K. King
Elfreda Higgins

From http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/house/committees.cfm

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HJM 004 is still in the House State Affairs Committee after 7 days. I have no Representatives on that Committee, but the Chairman has been contacted.

HJM 003 spent 14 days in the House State Affairs Committee before the 2nd reading, so HJM 004 may still be good to go. Please contact your Representatives on that Committee soon.

Once the 2nd reading is done (if it gets that far) it is likely only a couple of days before the entire House votes on it.

HJM 003 is in the Senate State Affairs Committee. It passed in the House with no opposition! Reps on the Senate SAC also need to hear from us. My Senator is, again, not on that committee, but I contacted the Chairman.

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Heard back from my rep, figured I'd post it here. I'm glad to hear that he's stepping up to the plate, especially since he's on the relevant committee. Three cheers for Rep. Brent Crane!

Thank you for your concerns on this subject. I do plan on voting for this bill. It ensures our tenth amendment rights and I feel it is important to send a message to the Federal Government that we feel strong about States’ Rights in Idaho. I appreciate you writing me with your opinions and concerns on this issue. Feel free to contact me with any further questions or concerns you might have.

Sincerely,
Brent Crane
Idaho State Representative
District 13 - Nampa

Last edited on Fri Mar 13th, 2009 04:35 am by NightOwl

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Saw this press release: http://www.idahostatesman.com/531/story/702507.html

However, the page for HJM004 hasn't shown it leaving committee. Am I correct in assuming that the bill actually passed out of SA, even though the page didn't update?

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NightOwl wrote: Saw this press release: http://www.idahostatesman.com/531/story/702507.html

However, the page for HJM004 hasn't shown it leaving committee. Am I correct in assuming that the bill actually passed out of SA, even though the page didn't update?

I don't know whether the press release is correct or not, but HJM004 was sent out for the second reading today, the 19th.

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Yeah, I noticed that it's updated now. Somehow the press found out prior to the webpage did, lol. Just didn't want to be the only person posting in this thread.

I'm very excited about this bill, and not really sure why there seems to be so little interest from other folks.

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NightOwl wrote: I'm very excited about this bill, and not really sure why there seems to be so little interest from other folks.
Most folks either don't know, don't care, or don't understand. For some it's all three. Idaho is one of the freest States in the nation, but many people, especially those who grew up here, take that freedom for granted. I did not grow up here and I recognize the vast differences that separate Idaho from its more liberal neighbors. Bills like HJM004 and HJM003 are part of what keeps Idaho free. I have done what I can to spread information on these bills, but I am generally met with apathy and indifference. I fear for our Republic when something that should be an obvious positive is unimportant to the general public.

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I hope I don't get in trouble but I copied this and forwarded it to my state rep, for
similar bill.
The only problem I see is that it assumes the three recipients can actually read, and
that has proven to be a false assumption.
But GO IDAHO! :celebrate

What else can I purchase from that fine state to help?

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NightOwl wrote: I'm very excited about this bill, and not really sure why there seems to be so little interest from other folks.
I share your excitement and have been passing the information around to any of my friends that I think will care.

Frankly, even if it passes in the House, I doubt it will pass the Senate. But it won't be for lack of trying!

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this is great news! I will contact my reps (Crane is one of them) when I get back into town.

@hitbackfirst. Don't worry it only takes an irrate few to get the sleeping masses going.

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Another update: The bill is out for the 3rd reading. The House will be voting on this very soon.

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Anybody know a good reporter who could write a nice article about it for the paper? I've tried looking through the paper, but didn't find any that really stood out.

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And it passes 51-17-2.

On to the Senate!

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I was pretty sure it was going to pass the house...it's the senate I'm concerned about. Crossing my fingers. Never did hear a peep out of my state senator.

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NightOwl wrote: I was pretty sure it was going to pass the house...it's the senate I'm concerned about. Crossing my fingers. Never did hear a peep out of my state senator.
Same here on all counts. I'll be continuing to mail my Senator and the State Affairs Committee.

I'm not very good at phone conversations or I'd call them up, too. I'm much better with print. If any of you are comfortable and articulate on the phone, give 'em a call. They will take that seriously!

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HJM 004

Reported out of Senate State Affairs Committee 4/1 with recommendation "Do Pass."

Going before the Senate for a vote very soon.

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If this gets passed, I want a copy of the actual bill framed and put on my wall. That is just unbelievably sweet.

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IndianaBoy79 wrote: If this gets passed, I want a copy of the actual bill framed and put on my wall. That is just unbelievably sweet.

Agreed, but it ain't nothin' without the will to act on it.

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Can someone explain this to me? I thought it had already passed the house, but...well, read for yourselves.

03/04
House intro - 1st rdg - to printing

03/05
Rpt prt - to St Aff

03/19
Rpt out - rec d/p - to 2nd rdg

03/20
2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg

03/23
3rd rdg - ADOPTED - 51-17-2
AYES -- Anderson, Andrus, Barrett, Bayer, Bedke, Bell, Bilbao, Black, Block, Bolz, Boyle, Chadderdon, Clark, Collins, Crane, Eskridge, Gibbs, Hagedorn, Hart, Hartgen, Harwood, Henderson, Higgins, Jarvis, Kren, Labrador, Lake, Loertscher, Luker, Marriott, Mathews, McGeachin, Moyle, Nielsen, Nonini, Palmer, Raybould, Roberts, Schaefer, Shepherd(02), Shepherd(08), Shirley, Simpson, Smith(24), Stevenson, Takasugi, Thayn, Trail, Wills, Wood(35), Mr. Speaker
NAYS -- Boe, Burgoyne, Chavez, Chew, Cronin, Durst, Jaquet, Killen, King, Pasley-Stuart, Patrick, Pence, Ringo, Ruchti, Rusche, Sayler, Smith(30)
Absent and excused -- Thompson, Wood(27)
Floor Sponsor - Harwood
Title apvd - to Senate

03/24
Senate intro - 1st rdg - to St Aff

04/01
Rpt out - rec d/p - to 10th Ord

04/07
10th Ord - ADOPTED - voice vote
Floor Sponsor - Pearce
Title apvd - to House

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NightOwl wrote: Can someone explain this to me? I thought it had already passed the house, but...well, read for yourselves.

The bill passed the House on the 23rd.

Passed in the Senate on the 7th and sent back to the House. Now it will go to the Governor!

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Thanks...I was wondering why it went back to the House. Now I know...time to send a letter to good ol' Butch Otter. Not that I think he'd refuse to sign the thing, he seems as fed up as the rest of us.

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Did Otter ever get around to signing this bill?

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This is a house joint memorial, I helped work on it with the newly formed Sons of the Republic, unfortunately a House Joint Memorial is a very strong Opinion not a Bill. Now you all are aware we did get passed HB229 which is in a time of martial law they can not confiscate your weapons.

We have a Bill like Montana's ready and Representatives that we will be supporting this year if you are interested we will need your help. Also We are going to start approaching our county sheriffs as to where they stand on the constitution. Check out Sheriff Mack on a google search.

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radiant111 wrote: This is a house joint memorial, I helped work on it with the newly formed Sons of the Republic, unfortunately a House Joint Memorial is a very strong Opinion not a Bill. Now you all are aware we did get passed HB229 which is in a time of martial law they can not confiscate your weapons.

We have a Bill like Montana's ready and Representatives that we will be supporting this year if you are interested we will need your help. Also We are going to start approaching our county sheriffs as to where they stand on the constitution. Check out Sheriff Mack on a google search.

How can we help?