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Montana Bill Would Create a Constitution Settlement Commission of States to Review Federal Powers

A bill introduced in the Montana Senate would create a "Constitution Settlement Commission of the States" by state compact to review, evaluate, and define the scope and power of the federal government. This would set the stage for states to take further action to refuse to cooperate with overreaching federal power.

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Bill to Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity Passes Second Washington House Committee

HB1025 specifies that qualified immunity is not a defense in cases brought under this statute.

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South Carolina House Passes Permitless Carry Bill

The legislation would allow adults legally allowed to own a firearm to carry a weapon concealed or openly without a state-issued permit.

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Maryland Bill to Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity Receives Committee Hearing

In effect, the passage of HB430 would create an alternative path to address violations of rights in state court with no qualified immunity hurdle to clear.

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Oklahoma Committee Passes Bill That Would Minimize the Impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies

Under the proposed law, a retail establishment would be prohibited from requiring payment by credit card or a central bank digital currency during normal business hours. Retail establishments also could not legally prohibit the use of cash, nor penalize cash customers.

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Montana Bill Would Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender in the State

The legislation would establish "specie" as legal tender in the state, making it receivable in payment of all public and private debts contracted for in the state of Montana.

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Rhode Island Bill Would Limit Warrantless Stingray Spying, Hinder Federal Surveillance

The legislation would help block the use of cell-site simulators, commonly known as “stingrays.” These devices essentially spoof cell phone towers, tricking any device within range into connecting to the stingray instead of the tower, allowing law enforcement to sweep up communications content, as well as locate and track the person in possession of a specific phone or other electronic device.

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Rhode Island Bill Would Legalize Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

The legislation would amend statutes governing the production and sale of milk to legalize the retail sale of raw milk. Under the proposed law, raw milk could be sold in the state subject to the same regulations and permitting requirements as pasteurized milk.

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Vermont Bill Would Ban No-Knock Warrants

Under the proposed law, police officers would be prohibited from executing a no-knock warrant or seeking a warrant authorizing them to make entry into a residence “without first knocking, announcing his or her office, and giving the occupants a reasonable amount of time, no less than 30 seconds, to respond.”

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Mississippi House and Senate Pass Bills to Take Step Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

Practically speaking, eliminating taxes on the sale of gold and silver cracks open the door for people to begin using specie in regular business transactions. This marks an important small step toward currency competition.

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