Indiana Bill Would Nullify All EPA Regulations

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 22, 2016) – An Indiana bill would nullify all EPA regulations within the state, and place sole authority for environmental regulations in the hands of a state agency. Rep. Chris Judy, along with three cosponsors, filed House Bill 1296 (HB1296) on Jan. 12. The legislation rests on the following legislative finding: “The regulation…

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West Virginia Bill Would Require Courts to Inform Jurors of Their Right to Nullify

CHARLESTON, W.V., (Jan. 22, 2016) – A bill in the West Virginia State House would require judges to inform juries of their right to nullify. Introduced by Rep. Ray Canterbury (R – Greenbrier, 42) and two cosponsors, House Bill 2600 (HB2600) would require “a judge to instruct a jury regarding the availability of jury nullification and protecting…

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Ohio Action Alert: Help Stop Drone Spying, Support SB251

Ohio SB251 would restrict the use of drones by state and local law enforcement. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. It must pass in the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important…

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Vermont Action Alert: Help Protect Privacy, Stop Warrantless Drone Surveillance, Support S155

Vermont S.155  would restrict the use of drones by state and local law enforcement, generally prohibit police from obtaining electronic data from service providers without a warrant or judicially issued subpoena, and would also provide some restrictions on sharing of data gathered by automatic license plate readers in the state. It passed the Senate on Jan.…

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Arizona Action Alert: Help Block Federal Gun Control, Support HB2300

Arizona HB2300 would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state.(learn more here) It must pass in the House Judiciary Committee to receive a vote in the full House. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Judiciary…

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Oklahoma Bill Would Nullify in Practice All New Federal Gun Control Measures

OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 22, 2016) – An Oklahoma bill prefiled for the 2016 legislative session would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. Sen. Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow) prefiled Senate Bill 1123 (SB1123) this week. Titled the Second Amendment Preservation Act, the…

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Georgia Action Alert: Help Nullify Federal Marijuana Prohibition, Support HB722, SB254 and SR6

Three Georgia bills active during 2016 would set the foundation to nullify federal marijuana prohibition in practice. HB722 would legalize medical marijuana. SB254 would decriminalize simple possession of marijuana. SR6 would allow the voters to approve the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. HB722 must pass the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee while SB254 and SR6…

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West Virginia Action Alert: Help Legalize Raw Milk, Support HB2448

West Virginia HB2448 would legalize the sale of raw milk within the state, taking an important step toward effectively nullifying the federal prohibition scheme. It must pass in the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee to receive a full House vote. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House…

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Massachusetts Bill Would Terminate Common Core, Nullify the National Standards in the State

BOSTON, Mass. (Jan. 21, 2015) – A bill active in the Massachusetts House for the 2016 legislative session would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state.  House Bill 3929 (H.3929) is the result of an initiative petition filed by End Common Core Massachusetts. Because that…

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Georgia Bill would Legalize Medical Marijuana, Help Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2016) – A bill filed in the Georgia House would legalize marijuana for medical purposes, taking a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Introduced by Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon) and two cosponsors, House Bill 722 (HB722) would legalize marijuana for medicinal use. This legislation would…

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