States Archives – Page 37

Minnesota Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Program

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 31, 2023
Post category:Minnesota Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

The legislation would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies in Minnesota from acquiring “military-grade weapons” from the federal 1033 program. SF863 defines military-grade weapons as “militarily equipped vehicles and aircraft, weapons and other objects designed to primarily have a military purpose or offensive capability, and ammunition.”

The post Minnesota Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Program first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Washington Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales, Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 31, 2023
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center Washington

The legislation would exempt small farms and places where raw milk is not advertised as for sale, from a list of regulations applying to other raw milk sales – as long as they meet specific sanitary requirements. Consumers would be allowed to purchase raw milk directly from the farm, without being subject to the larger market regulatory process.

The post Washington Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales, Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

New York Bills Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 31, 2023
Post category:Network Archives New York Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

The legislation would create a cause of action in state courts to sue a police officer who "under color of law, subjects or causes to be subjected, including failing to intervene, any other person to the deprivation of any individual rights that create binding obligations on government actors secured by the bill of rights, article one of the state constitution."

The post New York Bills Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

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

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 30, 2023
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tennessee Tenth Amendment Center

Practically speaking, this would allow Tennesseans to use gold or silver coins as money rather than just as mere investment vehicles. In effect, it would put gold and silver on the same footing as Federal Reserve notes.

The post Tennessee Bill Would Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender in the State first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Washington State House Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 30, 2023
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center Washington

The legislation would create a cause of action in state court for “any person injured in person or property by a peace officer acting under color of authority has a cause of action against the peace officer, and against any other peace officer who had the power through reasonable diligence to prevent or aid in preventing the injury from occurring and failed to do so, if the peace officer engaged in conduct that is unlawful under the state Constitution or state law.”

The post Washington State House Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

New Hampshire Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to End the War on Drugs in the State

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 30, 2023
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

The legislation would repeal the entirety of the state's controlled drug act effective July 1, 2025, and establish a committee to study the policy and statutory changes necessary to implement the repeal.

The post New Hampshire Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to End the War on Drugs in the State first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Utah House Passes Bill to Restrict Geofence Location Tracking

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 30, 2023
Post category:Network Archives Privacy Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Jan. 30, 2023) – On Friday, the Utah House unanimously passed a bill that would limit warrantless geofence location tracking and require detailed reporting on geofence warrants. Passage of the legislation would not only protect privacy in Utah; it would also hinder the growth of the federal surveillance state. Rep. Ryan […]

The post Utah House Passes Bill to Restrict Geofence Location Tracking first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Nebraska Bills Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 30, 2023
Post category:Nebraska Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

Under the proposed law, adults over 21 could possess, process, transport, purchase, obtain, or give away up to 1 ounce of marijuana. An individual could also cultivate up to six marijuana plants. The proposed law would also establish a regulatory and tax structure for commercial marijuana cultivation and sales.

The post Nebraska Bills Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Constitutional Carry Bills Filed in Minnesota Senate

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 30, 2023
Post category:Minnesota Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

Both bills would allow anyone legally allowed to own a gun could carry it in public places not otherwise prohibited by law without a state-issued permit, though they would still be able to apply for one if they want to enjoy CCDW reciprocity with other states.

The post Constitutional Carry Bills Filed in Minnesota Senate first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 29, 2023
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center Virginia

A bill filed in the Virginia House would make it legal for Virginians to “carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere they may lawfully carry a handgun openly.” The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control.

The post Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.