On Mar. 21, SF2852 was introduced to protect the 2nd Amendment from federal usurpation in Minnesota. (learn more about it here) It was promptly referred to the Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass through a majority before it can be voted on by the whole senate. YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW. It doesn’t…
According to two polls, Alaskans favor nullifying the federal prohibition of marijuana and legalizing it for recreational use within the state. And they will soon have the opportunity to do just that. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana in Alaska will be on the ballot later this year The Alaska House Majority Caucus’ annual poll of…
As the first legislative session for the OffNow campaign unfolded, it became clear that the prime opposition to state measures prohibiting material support to the NSA would come from two main fronts: law enforcement and tech companies. The law enforcement lobby opposition didn’t particularly surprise us. Cops generally protest against anything that will place limits…
House Bill 2445 (HB2445), introduced by Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby), would mandate that the state authorize the growing and production of industrial hemp within Tennessee, effectively nullifying the unconstitutional federal ban on the same.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 9, 2014 – An Illinois bill which would ban law enforcement from obtaining cellphone location tracking information without a warrant passed the state senate yesterday. Introduced by Sen. Daniel Biss, Senate Bill 2808 (SB2808) passed by a vote of 52-0. SB2808 would ensure that “a law enforcement agency shall not obtain current…
The Wisconsin legislature has passed a bill which would severely restrict the use of drones within the state, and it is heading to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 196 (SB196) bans the weaponization of drones and stops government use of drones except after a proper warrant is issued. It received tremendous bipartisan support after its…
A bill has been introduced in the Louisiana House of Representatives that would effectively delay the implementation of Obamacare for nearly three years. House Bill 719 (HB719) was introduced by Rep. Paul Hollis (R-104) on Mar. 10. It was promptly referred to the Health and Welfare Committee where it will need to pass through a…
The Alaska State House of Representatives is considering a bill that would would allow jurors in the Last Frontier “not to apply the law to the defendant” in select criminal cases. House Bill 315 would officially legalize jury nullification of verdicts in cases where jurors believe the “law is unjustly applied to the defendant.” One…
A constitutional amendment that would allow Missouri voters to decide whether or not to nullify the federal prohibition on marijuana has been introduced in the state house. House Joint Resolution 86 (HJR86) would allow Missouri voters to decide whether or not to legalize and regulate marijuana within state limits. It was introduced by Rep. Brandon…
On Jan. 6, SB828 was introduced by Sen. Ted Lieu (D-28) and Sen. Joel Anderson (R-36) to protect Californians from unwarranted NSA surveillance. (learn about it here) It was referred to the Committee on Public Safety where a public hearing has been set for Apr. 29. YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW. It doesn’t matter where…