Nullification Movement News for Apr 6, 2016
A quick overview of a number of bills that have been moving forward
Even Washington D.C. is working to Nullify Washington D.C. on Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON (April 5, 2016) – Even Washington D.C. is getting in on nullifying Washington D.C.’s marijuana prohibition. A bill that would expand access to medicinal cannabis in the U.S. capital passed out of an important Washington D.C. City Council committee last month. The bill would further open up the marijuana market in Washington D.C. and…
To the Governor: Mississippi Constitutional Carry Bill Also Sets Stage to Reject Some Federal Gun Control
JACKSON, Miss. (Apr. 5, 2016) – Today, the Mississippi House gave final approval to a bill that not only allows unlicensed, “constitutional carry,” but also sets the foundation to reject and end new federal gun control regulations and executive orders. Originally introduced as a church security bill to allow those with a concealed carry permit…
New Wisconsin Law Prohibits State Enforcement of EPA Regulations on Wood Burning Heaters
MADISON, Wisc. (April 5, 2016) – A bill signed into law in Wisconsin bars the state from enforcing new federal regulations on wood burning heaters, setting the stage to nullify such regulations in effect within the state. Rep. David Craig (R-Big Bend) introduced Assembly Bill 25 (AB25) in February of 2015 and it was carried…
The “Commerce Clause” of the Constitution does not Authorize Mandates or Prohibition
"Under the Constitution, the delegated power to regulate “commerce among the several states” does not include a power to mandate commerce, or prohibit it."
Federal Loophole Renders Florida’s Asset Forfeiture Reforms Potentially Meaningless
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 4, 2016) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill into law Friday that reforms the state’s asset forfeiture laws, but a federal loophole effectively renders even the modest improvements in state law potentially meaningless Sen. Jeffrey Brandes (R) sponsored Senate Bill 1044 (SB1044). As introduced, the legislation would have require criminal prosecution…
Pennsylvania Resolution Affirms Principles of Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions of 1798
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 3, 2016) – A resolution protesting and demanding an end to federal overreach based on the the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions of 1798 was introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate last month. Sen. Michael Folmer (R-Lebanon) and Sen. Mario Scavello (R-Tannersville) introduced Senate Resolution 293 (SR293) on March 7. The resolutions claims sovereignty…
Alaska Senate Committee Passes Right to Try Act Rejecting Some FDA Restrictions on Terminally Ill Patients
JUNEAU, Alaska – (April 3, 2016) – An Alaska Senate Committee has passed a bill that would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Sen. Bill Wielechowski introduced Senate bill 113 (SB113) in April of last year.The legislation…
It’s Back: Federal Asset Forfeiture Program Helps Local Police Take Property
Through the federal “equitable sharing” program, police work with federal agencies to take your property - and they don’t even need to convict you of any criminal activity.
Oklahoma House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Restrict ALPR Use; Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 1, 2016) – On Thursday, an Oklahoma House subcommittee passed a bill that would put limitations on the storage and sharing of information collected by Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement in the state, and place significant roadblocks in the way of a federal program using states to help track the…
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