TN Bill to remove restrictions on knife possession and carry

[Guest Bolt_Overide]

We need to pick two or 3 prominent Republicans and make examples of them. Preferably ones who feel VERY secure in their positions. A very public election loss for such people engineered by those who they feel should be supporting them would go a long way to making the other sit up and pay attention.

[Guest tangojuliet]

gentlemen as much as i agree we need to throw a few politicians out we also need to stay focus on what on hand now and thats the get this bill passed ...

[Capbyrd]

Placed on House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee calendar for 3/12/2014. 

[dcloudy777]

Very cool.  From there (assuming it passes, of course), it's Calendar Committee to be scheduled for the final floor vote, right?

[Capbyrd]

Nope.  From there to the Finance, Ways and Means Committee and then it should go to the Calendar Committee for a full house vote. 

[Guest gunlobbyist]

Nope.  From there to the Finance, Ways and Means Committee and then it should go to the Calendar Committee for a full house vote. 

 

CORRECT!

[300winmag]

Could you persuade the legislature to remove the whole intent to go armed felony offense for knives at schools?

[Capbyrd]

Could you persuade the legislature to remove the whole intent to go armed felony offense for knives at schools?

 

 

This is a different issue and needs to be a different bill.  Maybe we could focus on that next year.  

But for now, lets stick to the bill we have that is making progress and support it fully. 

[Guest DCritter]

This is a different issue and needs to be a different bill.  Maybe we could focus on that next year.  

But for now, lets stick to the bill we have that is making progress and support it fully. 

 

What you said!  We have a good bill.  We need to get this bill passed.  We need to focus on that, becuase we still have to get it through Finance Ways and Means sub-committee and full committee and then the full House, without adverse amendments from the floor, which is another fight.  Our lobbyist spent most of this week in the Capitol working on this and will be back.  Please, write when we ask, be polite and clear when you write, and with your help and support we will get this done.  Thanks!

[Guest tangojuliet]

What you said!  We have a good bill.  We need to get this bill passed.  We need to focus on that, becuase we still have to get it through Finance Ways and Means sub-committee and full committee and then the full House, without adverse amendments from the floor, which is another fight.  Our lobbyist spent most of this week in the Capitol working on this and will be back.  Please, write when we ask, be polite and clear when you write, and with your help and support we will get this done.  Thanks!

wait he was able to drive in this stuff he is a better man than i 

[hso]

 

 

Could you persuade the legislature to remove the whole intent to go armed felony offense for knives at schools?

If you help persuade them this year to pass this bill, perhaps next year that can be the focus in TN, but for now all efforts need to be on getting this through and signed into law.  One step at a time.  :cool:

[Guest gunlobbyist]

Ok guys I am headed back to Nashville this week. Looks like I will be there from Monday night until Thursday morning. The hearing is Wednesday. I have not decided yet whether I will testify or not. Don't be worried if I do not testify, sometimes it's best to be quiet and allow things to unfold. So far I like our chances in the budget sub committee.

[Guest tangojuliet]

Ok guys I am headed back to Nashville this week. Looks like I will be there from Monday night until Thursday morning. The hearing is Wednesday. I have not decided yet whether I will testify or not. Don't be worried if I do not testify, sometimes it's best to be quiet and allow things to unfold. So far I like our chances in the budget sub committee.

good luck to you sir ...

[Jamie Jackson]

Definitely Good Luck Sir, and Thank you.

 

 

:hat:

[Capbyrd]

Finance sub is tomorrow at 11 a.m.  The bill is up 6th on the agenda.  You can follow along at the link below.  

http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/videowrapper/default.aspx?CommID=850010

[Capbyrd]

Another reminder.  3 hours away from the start of session. 

[Guest gunlobbyist]

It's GAME TIME!

[Capbyrd]

It's GAME TIME!

 

 

You mean time to wait?  Looks like this loan thing is going to take a while. 

[Guest gunlobbyist]

They will address a few other issues first. The first bill will be at least 30 minutes of debate.

[Guest gunlobbyist]

Yes u are correct. They are "icing the kicker" hahaha

[Capbyrd]

No discussion.  Voice vote Ayes have it.  Moves to full finance now! 

[Guest gunlobbyist]

The chairman agreed to hear the bill and not roll it till next week because he knew I came in from AZ. Thanks for everyone's support. Please email the full finance committee and ask them to support HB1883!

[Guest DCritter]

The Tennessee House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee has passed HB1883 on a voice vote. HB1883 now moves to the full House Finance, Ways & Means Committee. We need you to EMAIL or CALL the committee members TODAY! HB1883 is the companion bill to SB1771 and would repeal the antiquated ban on switchblade (automatic) knives and possession of knives over four inches in length "with intent to go armed," a vague law subject to abuse.

If you live, work or travel in Tennessee, please contact the Committee Members listed below and ask them to vote in favor of HB1883. If one of them is your Representative, then emphasize that fact when you call or email. You can find your Representative here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

If you live, work or travel in Tennessee, please contact the Committee Members listed below and ask them to vote in favor of HB1883 (for those wanting just a list of all Committee member email, for a bulk send, it follows this list). If one of them is your Representative, then emphasize that fact when you call or email. You can find your Representative here: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

Whether writing or calling, all that is necessary is to simply ask that they vote YES on HB1883. That's it, keep it short and to the point.

Rep. Charles Sargent, Chairman - rep.charles.sargent@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-6808
Rep. David Alexander - Vice Chairmanrep.david.alexander@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-8695
Rep. Joe Armstrong - rep.joe.armstrong@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-0768
Rep. Kevin Brooks - rep.kevin.brooks@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-1350
Rep. Kent Calfee - rep.kent.calfee@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-7658
Rep. Karen D. Camper - rep.karen.camper@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-1898
Rep. Mike Carter - rep.mike.carter@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-3025
Rep. Barbara Cooper - rep.barbara.cooper@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4295
Rep, Craig Fitzhugh - rep.craig.fitzhugh@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2134
Rep. Steve Hall - rep.steve.hall@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2287
Rep. Mike Harrison - rep.mike.harrison@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-7480
Rep. David Hawk - rep.david.hawk@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-7482
Rep. Matthew Hill - rep.matthew.hill@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2251
Rep. Curtis Johnson - rep.curtis.johnson@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4341
Rep. Gerald McCormick - rep.gerald.mccormick@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2548
Rep. Steve McDaniel - rep.steve.mcdaniel@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-0750
Rep. Larry J. Miller - rep.larry.miller@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4453
Rep. Gary Odom - rep.gary.odom@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4410
Rep. Dennis Roach - rep.dennis.roach@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-2534
Rep. Johnny Shaw - rep.johnny.shaw@capitol.tn.gov 615-741-4538

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[Guest tangojuliet]

HUZZAH HUZZAH !!!!!!!

[E4 No More]

Done!