2011 Legislative session---FINALLY!

[mdeshon]

I also emailed Rep Davis to push for approval of these bills

 

[Slapstick]

Oh it gets better. The Hammond Times newspaper this morning on the front page had an article called "Union paid for Indiana Democrats while out of state". The investigative report (I can't find it online yet) shows that between the DPC (Democrat Party Committee) and the Unions the entire bill of keeping the reps out of state was paid for.

Thanks for the info. I went looking for the article and found this. Unions helped bankroll House Democrats' walkout . Short interesting read.

 

[phatgemi]

I also emailed Rep Davis to push for approval of these bills

Unless you were referring to something else, they already have been approved. They are in the governor's office awaiting his signature.....

 

[CarmelHP]

Assuming the worst, that the governor is weighing whether to sign or veto deciding on how much each side pushes, I suggest inundating the governor's office with support for SB 292.

 

[Bill of Rights]

SB 292 and SB 506 are SIGNED!!!

 

[MeAndMyXD]

 

[eldirector]

SB 292 and SB 506 are SIGNED!!!

W00t!



This turned out to be a pretty good session, all in all. Not perfect, but SOME things were definitely improved!

 

[Stschil]

SB 292 and SB 506 are SIGNED!!!

I'm thinkin' OC day in Lake County sometime soon.

 

[Bill B]

 

[phatgemi]

Brookville Town Council not happy!!!!!

 

[Bill B]

Brookville Town Council not happy!!!!!

Be prepared for much wailing and gnashing of teeth...

 

[mrjarrell]

So, folks can carry on the Monon and in Indy and Carmel parks now? Sounds good.

 

[ryknoll3]

Laws take effect July 1st.

 

[mrjarrell]

Laws take effect July 1st.

I can hardly wait to thumb my nose at Brainard.

 

[CarmelHP]

Assuming the worst, that the governor is weighing whether to sign or veto deciding on how much each side pushes, I suggest inundating the governor's office with support for SB 292.

SB 292 and SB 506 are SIGNED!!!

I, therefore, amend my suggestion to inundate the governor's office with THANK YOU's.

 

[Paco Bedejo]

Since I'm a professional graphic artist, I figured I'd make a lovely picture to commemorate this occasion...

 

[Kirk Freeman]

INGO bike ride on the Monon July 2nd?

 

[jsx1043]

New bills just signed into law by Gov. Daniels (Numerous Firearm Related)

Governor Daniels: 2011 Bill Watch

Including SEA 506:

Handgun possession. Allows a person to carry a handgun without being licensed to carry a handgun if: (1) the person is in or on property, or in a vehicle, that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by the person; (2) the person is lawfully present in or on private property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by another person, if the person has the consent of the owner to have the handgun on the premises, is attending a firearms related event, or is receiving firearms related services; (3) the person is lawfully present in a vehicle, that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by another person; (4) the person is carrying the handgun at a shooting range, while attending a firearms instructional course, or while engaged in a legal hunting activity; or (5) the handgun is unloaded and securely wrapped. (Current law provides that a person who does not possess a valid handgun license may not carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about the person's body unless the person: (1) is in the person's dwelling or fixed place of business or on the person's property; or (2) is carrying the handgun unloaded and in a secure wrapper from the place where the handgun was purchased to the person's dwelling or fixed place of business, between a handgun repair shop and the person's dwelling or fixed place of business, or from one dwelling or fixed place of business to another.) Specifies that a person who has been convicted of domestic battery may not possess or carry a handgun unless the person's right to possess a firearm has been restored by a court.

Bravo Mitch!

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[Hornett]

Now fix the school 'gun free zone' problem.

I watched the 'Do guns reduce crime' debate and one of the things that really stood out to me was that a very high percentage of people who have lost a carry license (Can't remember the exact number, but in the high 90's) lost their license because they accidentally carried in a gun free zone. It's a real trap if you have kids in school. You can't legally get out of your car. No way. No how.

 

[jedi]

I'm thinkin' OC day in Lake County sometime soon.

More like OC of "assualt weapons" in EC and Gary to celebrate!

Laws take effect July 1st.

Don't forget it does not happen until 01 JUL 11.

BTW please make sure you send a thank you to your rep/senator and the governor for all of this hard work. Thanks to all that did send them letters/phone/etc to make this happen.