" Foster a Bill" Drive

*** Note deadline extensions ***

Mission: Foster a Bill Drive AKA "Overwhelm the HJC with Pro 2A Position Papers" and follow up with a major presence on 3/4.

Goal: Everyone pitches in to generate an overwhelming stack of written testimony to be presented to the HJC for the hearing on 3/4/13.

The Plan:
Step 1: Pick a bill on the 3/4/13 agenda (list below) and commit to generating a sample written testimony.
Step 2: Post which bill you plan to "foster" here ( I will note who's signed up for what next to the bill number in this OP). Hopefully we can get every bill covered.
Step 3: Generate your write up on the bill and post here before Monday 3/3, 5 p.m. for others to use.
Step 4: EVERYONE (regardless of whether you wrote one or not...) edit to your personal style/wording, add to it, change it as you see fit and submit as yours. If all goes according to plan, the HJC will receive hundreds (thousands would be awesome!) of written testimonies for each bill through a shared labor effort.

Two options for submitting your writeups:

** Option 1: The staff in Delegate Smigiel's office have graciously offered to make copies and have them submitted to the HJC. To exercise this option...email the write up no later than 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 3/4in a PDF or Word document attachment to:

Email address: michael.smigiel@house.state.md.us
Subject: *HBXXX Written Testimony
*** fill in the XXX with the bill number ***
**** please be sure to use the same name as it appears on your voter registration card to sign your written testimony and include your voting district ***

** Option 2: Make your own copies and provide them to the committee clerk (next to the House Judiciary Committee Room) with 35 copies 60 minutes prior to the beginning of the hearing.

Here's the list of the bills and links to sample testimonies):

HB 36 * * Del Smigiel * * * * *Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3058276&#post3058276, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061434&postcount=263, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3064013&postcount=409,
http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3060532&postcount=225,
http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062084&postcount=307
HB 42 * * Del Cardin * * * * * Public Safety - Firearms - Application Approval Before Sale, Rental, or Transfer
Samples: (long) http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3057197&postcount=119
(short) http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost....oters.com/showpost.php?p=3057123&#post3057123, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3057123&#post3057123,
http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3063039&postcount=361
HB 60 * * Del Smigiel * * * * *Repeal of the Firearm Safety Act of 2013 *(Jointly assigned to JUD and HGO)
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3057123&#post3057123
HB 62 * * Del Smigiel * * * * *Rgltd Frarms-Lic Issued by Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia - Reciprocity
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3055207&postcount=45
HB 90 * * Del Simmons * * * Regulated Firearms - Disqualifying Crime - Domestically Related Crime
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3060988&postcount=240
HB 94* * Del Arora. * * * * * *Crim Law - Prohib on Manufacture of Detachable Magazine or Firearm Receiver - 3-D Printing
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3059699&postcount=217, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062693&postcount=343
HB 115 * *Del Conaway * * *Task Force to Study Firearms and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Devices
Samples: (comprehensive)http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3063414&postcount=381,
(shorts)http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3057123&#post3057123, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3059563&postcount=212
HB 122 * *Del K. Kelly * * * * Public Safety - Assault Weapons and Detachable Magazines - Possession or Transport by Nonresident
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3059542&postcount=211
HB 215 * *Del Cluster * * * * *Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Renewal Period for Retired Law Enforcement Officer
FOR Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056717#post3056717
AGAINST Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056723#post3056723
HB 262 * *Del Beitzel, * * * * Bow Hunting - Possession of Handguns for Protection
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056662&#post3056662, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3058225#post3058225
HB 286 * *Del Valentino * * *Criminal Law - Use of Handgun in Crime of Violence or Felony - Statute of Limitations
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061199&postcount=253, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061292&postcount=260
HB 521 * *Del Haddaway * *Firearms - Handgun Permit Requirements - Handgun Qualification License Holders
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost....ers.com/showthread.php?p=3057123&#post3057123, http[/B]://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=3060816&#post3060816, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061712&postcount=1, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3063106&postcount=362, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3063194&postcount=365
HB 623 * *Del Simmons * * *Public Safety - Crim Justice Information System - *Integration With Md Automated Firearms System
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3057490&postcount=129
HB 659 * *Del Szeliga * * * * Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Transport *Through State
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056887&#post3056887
HB 712 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Crimes - Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime - Diminution Credits and Sentencing
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061138&postcount=248
HB 713 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Public Safety - Handgun Safety Devices - External Safety Locks
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062254&postcount=324, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061312&postcount=261
HB 715 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Public Safety - Handgun Identification Requirements - Repeal
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062271&postcount=327, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3054955&postcount=33, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062133&postcount=309
HB 716 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Public Safety - Handgun Qualification License - Qualified Handgun Instructors and Permit Holders
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061313&postcount=262
HB 717 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Public Safety - Firearms Safety Training - Demonstration Component
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061869&postcount=296, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062671&postcount=342
http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3064859&postcount=429
HB 719 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Public Safety - Firearms - Probation Before *Judgment
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062147&postcount=311, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062068&postcount=305
HB 720 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Training Requirement
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056960&#post3056960
HB 800 * *Del K. Kelly, * * * *Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Training Requirement for Renewal Applications
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3058697#post3058697
HB 818 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Regulated Firearms - Lic'd Dealer or Secon Seller * - Natl Instant Crim Bkgd (NICS) Check
Samples: (long) http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3060873#post3060873
HB 919 * *Del K. Kelly * * * *Public Safety - Transport of Weapons on School *Property - Retired Law Enforcement Officer
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3058791#post3058791
HB 934 * *Del Smigiel * * * * Firearms - Application for Prchs and Reqd Registr *- Use of Term "Voluntary" Registrant Prohibited
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3059003&#post3059003
HB 995 * *Del Dwyer * * * * * Firearms Freedom Act
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3057310#post3057310
HB 997 * *Del Beitzel * * * * *Criminal Law - Competition Shooting and Match Shooting - Firearms Exemption
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=3056692&#post3056692, http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=3056677&#post3056677
HB 1005 * Del Bromwell * * Firearms - Handgun Permit Requirements - Retired Military
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056611&postcount=101,http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056611&#post3056611, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3063959&postcount=408
HB 1199 * Del Clippinger * Possession of Loaded Handgun or Regulated Firearm - Enhanced Penalties
Samples: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061576&postcount=276, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061526&postcount=272, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3061883&postcount=299, http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3062755&postcount=349
HB 1356 * Del Glass * * * * *Bow Hunting - Possession of Handguns for Protection
Sample: http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=3056662&#post3056662

For more details (updates to schedule) and to view the bills, here's the link and instructions to access them.
Go here... http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/f...chedpage&id=20140304-jud&stab=02&tab=subject2

To view a bill: Click on the link above, then click on any of the bill numbers (listed in the left), click on the "Documents" tab, then the bill text (Adobe icon).

Let's do this!

Thanks all

ShallNotInfringe said:

**** under construction ***

Foster a Bill Drive.

Heres the Plan: Pick a bill on the 3/4 agenda (will post list later tonight, commit to generating a sample written testimony and post the bill you plan to foster here. Then post your write up.

Others are free to edit (if they want to).

We need all hands on deck to SEND these letters to the HJC (instructions for sending will be added later) prior to noon on 3/3 to allow copy time.

Let's kill some trees.

More later.

42 is taken

Commit!

Thanks all

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I can submit my testimony for SB729 for HB36.

DC-W said:

I can submit my testimony for SB729 for HB36.

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Can you post your write up as an attachment here for others to either duplicate or edit to suit them.

If we can get as many folks as possible sending their write ups to the HJC, it'll make quite an impressive stack.

I'll go for HB 115, that has got to be one of the stupidest wastes of money I've ever heard of. Let's study adding half a pound to every gun, keeping those batteries charges then invent safes that aren't Faraday cages.

See the list in the OP.

Pick a bill, provide written testimony, post it here for others to use.

Ready....

Set....

GO!!!!!!!!!!

dblas said:

Pick a bill, provide written testimony, post it here for others to use.

Ready....

Set....

GO!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks Dan, I was updating while you were posting.

ShallNotInfringe said:

Thanks Dan, I was updating while you were posting.

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No issues, do you want to update the OP, me update mine, or both?

dblas said:

No issues, do you want to update the OP, me update mine, or both?

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You can remove your list since its in the OP now.

Let me know if any info up there needs correction and I will edit to match your input. Thanks.

I'm on 715 (Fired casing). I drafted it at work and will post it tomorrow.

I also need to pick at least one more.

Great idea!

ShallNotInfringe said:

You can remove your list since its in the OP now.

Let me know if any info up there needs correction and I will edit to match your input. Thanks.

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Just keep the bills updated with who may be providing testimony and then maybe a link to the post that has the testimony when it is posted.

For starters put me down for House Bill 715. Everyone thank you for the warm welcome today. I am proud to be counted in your numbers.

dblas said:

Just keep the bills updated with who may be providing testimony and then maybe a link to the post that has the testimony when it is posted.

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On it.

Looks like we may have 3(!) choices on 715..

Looks like Hodgepodge beat me to it. I'll keep looking. I'll post mine anyway.

SB281 Blaster said:

Looks like Hodgepodge beat me to it. I'll keep looking. I'll post mine anyway.

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And I beat hodgepodge, but the more the merrier, I too will be looking at the rest of the bills since hp appears to have most of HB 715 done.

dblas said:

And I beat hodgepodge, but the more the merrier, I too will be looking at the rest of the bills since hp appears to have most of HB 715 done.

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Multiple versions are good. Coverage is good too.

OK put me down for HB36 as well. Permits and shell casing I can use the same written I used today. Now I will try to find a virgin to write up.

Multiple folks on any one bill is fine. If we see one that has no testimony, someone can grab it.

The idea is to show up in numbers, or with a pile of written testimony. (And everyone can write a paragraph; or at least "I oppose/support HB XXX. It will help/hurt lawful gun-owners."

For too many years, I think we let MSI and AGC carry all the weight. No more.

I'll do HB 262 and HB1356 . They seem to be substantially , if not totally identical , so the testamony will be similar.

hodgepodge said:

Multiple folks on any one bill is fine. If we see one that has no testimony, someone can grab it.

The idea is to show up in numbers, or with a pile of written testimony. (And everyone can write a paragraph; or at least "I oppose/support HB XXX. It will help/hurt lawful gun-owners."

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Or have a huge pile of written testimony sitting on the delegates desks when they arrive for the hearing. .

Even if ya can't be there on 3/4, this provides a way to participate.

hodgepodge said:

For too many years, I think we let MSI and AGC carry all the weight. No more.

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Exactly.