Post by Woody Williams on Jun 12, 2006 15:35:55 GMT -5
FLORIDA GOVERNOR JEB BUSH SIGNS RECORD NUMBER OF NRA-ILA-BACKED BILLS
Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R), accompanied by past NRA President, Marion P. Hammer, signed four pro-gun, and two pro-hunting bills in a signing ceremony this week. This represents a record number of major pro-gun and pro-hunting bills signed in a single Florida legislative session.
NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox, stated, "Once again, Governor Bush proves his long-standing support of the Second Amendment and our hunting heritage in America. He understands the importance of continuing our freedom and our traditions, and we sincerely thank him for his support."
HB 125--the "Hunter Voter" bill--requires all businesses that sell hunting and fishing licenses to offer voter registration applications. The bill was sponsored by Representative Greg Evers (R-Milton), and Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis), and passed the House 110-6, and the Senate 31-8.
HB 265--"No-Net-Loss of Hunting Lands"--sponsored by Representative Don Brown (R-DeFuniak Springs), and Senator Nancy Argenziano (R-Crystal River),passed the House by a vote of 118-0, and passed the Senate by a vote of 40-0. The new law requires the state to open the same amount of new land for public hunting when a specific amount of hunting land is closed.
HB 285-- "No Confiscation of Firearms During Emergencies" -- sponsored by Representative Mitch Needelman (R-Melbourne), and Senators Carey Baker (R-Eustis) and Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), prohibits confiscation of firearms following hurricanes (such as was done in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina). This measure passed the House 116-0, and passed the Senate 40-0.
HB 687-- "Public Records Exemption of CCW License Holders
Information"--will protect the privacy rights of Right-to-Carry permit and firearm license holders. Sponsored by Representative Sandy Adams (R-Orlando), and Senator Mike Haridopolis (R-Melbourne), the bill passed the House 83-27, and the Senate 37-2.
HB-1029-- "Firearms in National Forests & State Parks"--will restore the right to possess firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes while in National Forests and State Parks in Florida. Sponsored by Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) in the House and Senator Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) in the Senate, the bill passed the House 90-27, and the Senate 31-6.
SB-1290--"Concealed Weapons/License Renewal for U.S. Armed Services Members"--was sponsored by Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) in the Senate and Representative Marti Coley (R-Panama City) in the House. This bill extends time for active duty military men and women to renew their Right-to-Carry permit while serving away from home. The bill passed the
House 120-0, and the Senate 39-0.
Cox concluded, "On behalf of the NRA, I want to thank Marion Hammer for her hard work and commitment to protect law-abiding gun owners' rights in Florida. Her perseverance is unparalleled. I'd also like to thank Senate President Tom Lee and House Speaker Allan Bense for their help to pass these
bills."
Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R), accompanied by past NRA President, Marion P. Hammer, signed four pro-gun, and two pro-hunting bills in a signing ceremony this week. This represents a record number of major pro-gun and pro-hunting bills signed in a single Florida legislative session.
NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox, stated, "Once again, Governor Bush proves his long-standing support of the Second Amendment and our hunting heritage in America. He understands the importance of continuing our freedom and our traditions, and we sincerely thank him for his support."
HB 125--the "Hunter Voter" bill--requires all businesses that sell hunting and fishing licenses to offer voter registration applications. The bill was sponsored by Representative Greg Evers (R-Milton), and Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis), and passed the House 110-6, and the Senate 31-8.
HB 265--"No-Net-Loss of Hunting Lands"--sponsored by Representative Don Brown (R-DeFuniak Springs), and Senator Nancy Argenziano (R-Crystal River),passed the House by a vote of 118-0, and passed the Senate by a vote of 40-0. The new law requires the state to open the same amount of new land for public hunting when a specific amount of hunting land is closed.
HB 285-- "No Confiscation of Firearms During Emergencies" -- sponsored by Representative Mitch Needelman (R-Melbourne), and Senators Carey Baker (R-Eustis) and Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), prohibits confiscation of firearms following hurricanes (such as was done in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina). This measure passed the House 116-0, and passed the Senate 40-0.
HB 687-- "Public Records Exemption of CCW License Holders
Information"--will protect the privacy rights of Right-to-Carry permit and firearm license holders. Sponsored by Representative Sandy Adams (R-Orlando), and Senator Mike Haridopolis (R-Melbourne), the bill passed the House 83-27, and the Senate 37-2.
HB-1029-- "Firearms in National Forests & State Parks"--will restore the right to possess firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes while in National Forests and State Parks in Florida. Sponsored by Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) in the House and Senator Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) in the Senate, the bill passed the House 90-27, and the Senate 31-6.
SB-1290--"Concealed Weapons/License Renewal for U.S. Armed Services Members"--was sponsored by Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) in the Senate and Representative Marti Coley (R-Panama City) in the House. This bill extends time for active duty military men and women to renew their Right-to-Carry permit while serving away from home. The bill passed the
House 120-0, and the Senate 39-0.
Cox concluded, "On behalf of the NRA, I want to thank Marion Hammer for her hard work and commitment to protect law-abiding gun owners' rights in Florida. Her perseverance is unparalleled. I'd also like to thank Senate President Tom Lee and House Speaker Allan Bense for their help to pass these
bills."
