RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 17, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Virginia House would take a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject the EPA’s “Clean Power Plan” in practice. Del. Israel O’Quinn (R-Bristol) introduced House Bill 1974 (HB1974) on Jan. 10. The legislation would prohibit the Department of Environmental Quality from…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 17, 2016) – Three bills introduced in the Indiana House would legalize medical marijuana in the state. If signed into law, the legislation would take another step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in practice and effect. Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon (D-Munster) introduced House Bill 1303 (HB1303), Rep. Charlie Brown…
JACKSON, Miss. (Jan. 17, 2017) – A bill filed in the Mississippi Senate would build on the foundation of legislation signed into law last year and block state enforcement of future federal gun control regulations in the state. Last year, Gov. Phil Bryant signed legislation into law that removed conceal carry licensing requirements, allowing Mississippians…
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 16, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Iowa Senate 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. Sen. Jeffrey Danielson (D-Black Hawk County) introduced Senate Bill 40 (SF40) on Jan. 10. The…
AUGUSTA, Maine (Jan. 17, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Maine House would authorize the legislature to review and reject state regulations adopted to facilitate federal acts. A coalition of three Democrat representatives introduced House Bill 23 (LD23) on Jan. 10. The legislation would repeal the provision of Maine law that exempts major substantive rules that…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 17, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Washington state House would end state cooperation with warrantless federal spying. Passage of the legislation would not only help protect privacy in Washington, it would help hinder unconstitutional federal surveillance. A bipartisan coalition of five representatives introduced House Bill 1193 (HB1193) on Jan. 13. Titled…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Jan. 17, 2017) – A “Constitutional Carry” bill introduced in the Minnesota House would make it legal to carry a concealed firearm without a license in the state, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. A coalition of 15 representatives filed House Bill 188 (HF188) on Jan. 12. If passed…
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 16, 2017) – Bills introduced in the New York legislature would limit the warrantless use of surveillance drones. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. A bipartisan coalition of six representatives introduced Assembly Bill 901 (A901) on…
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 16, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Virginia House would end the state’s cooperation in the management of the federal insurance exchange in Virginia. This would take an important first step toward withdrawing the state from implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Del. Kathy J. Byron (R-Forest) introduced House Bill 2103…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 16, 2017) – A so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill filed in the Indiana House would make it legal for most Hoosiers to carry a firearm without a license, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. Rep. Jim Lucas (R) and three cosponsors introduced House Bill 1159 (HB1159) on Jan. 9. The…