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Oklahoma Bill Would Limit Warrantless Electronic Data Collection; Hinder Federal Surveillance

A bill prefiled in the Oklahoma Senate would ban the warrantless collection of electronic data and the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications in most situations. The passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in the Sooner State, but it would also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state.

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California Bill Would Legalize Some Naturally Occurring Psychedelic Drugs Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would legalize the “possession, preparation, obtaining, transfer, as specified, or transportation" of prescribed amounts of natural psychedelic compounds including psilocybin, psilocyn, DMT, ibogaine and mescaline for personal or facilitated use."

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Permission not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bill Filed in South Carolina

Under the proposed law, anyone who is legally allowed to own a gun could carry it without a state-issued license. Currently, South Carolina gun owners must first attend training through a certified South Carolina CWP instructor before they can get a permit.

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Missouri Bill Would Ban Enforcement of all Federal Regulations without Legislative Approval

A bill filed in the Missouri Senate would ban state enforcement of any federal rule or regulation without first getting the explicit approval of the state legislature. The enactment of this legislation would set the stage to nullify many federal rules and regulations in practice and effect.

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

RICHMOND, Virginia (Dec. 15, 2022) – A bill filed in the Virginia House for the 2023 legislative session would make it legal for Virginians to carry a firearm without a license.T he enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control. Del. Marie E. March  (R) […]

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Missouri Bill Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation would take several steps to encourage the use of gold and silver as money in Missouri, including making it legal tender, eliminating the state capital gains tax on gold and silver, and establishing a state bullion depository.

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Missouri Bill Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation would take several steps to encourage the use of gold and silver as money in Missouri, including making it legal tender, eliminating the state capital gains tax on gold and silver, and establishing a state bullion depository.

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South Carolina Bill Would Take First Step Toward Limiting Federal Militarization of Local Police

While the passage of H3495 would not end federal militarization of police in South Carolina, it would prohibit police from acquiring some of the most powerful weapons and equipment from the feds, and it would set the stage for further limits in the future.

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Missouri Bill Would Limit Warrantless Drone Surveillance

Much of the funding for drones at the state and local level comes from the federal government, in and of itself a constitutional violation. In return, federal agencies tap into the information gathered by state and local law enforcement through fusion centers and the Information Sharing Environment (ISE).

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Washington State Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity

OLYMPIA, Wash. (Dec. 13, 2022) – A bill filed in the Washington state House would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. On Dec. 9, Rep. My-Linh Thai (D) filed House […]

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