Bill to Implement Arkansas Firearms Freedom Act
Arkansas Bill SB1088 ,An Act concerning the regulation of firearms to be known as the Arkansas Firearm Freedom Act; and for other purposes introduced Senator Bryan King on March 11 and referred to the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, withdrawn from the committee for Amendment #1, and re-referred to the committee again on [...]
Oregon Bill Introduced to Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Marijuana and Hemp Laws
Legislation introduced in Oregon would establish a regulatory system, similar to the one in place in the state for alcohol, for the cultivation, production, and sale of cannabis. HB3371, An Act Relating to the Control, Regulation and Taxation of Cannabis Act, would set up a system of regulation for marijuana and hemp in Oregon. This legislation [...]
MI Bill in Committee Says No to Expansion of Medicaid
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is one of several Republican Governors to push for the expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama’s health care reform law. ”This makes sense for the physical and fiscal health of Michigan,” said Snyder who studied the issue thoroughly before arriving at his decision. “Expansion will create more access to primary care [...]
NV Bill to nullify indefinite detention under NDAA sent to Committee
Nevada SB 378 An Act relating to crimes; enacting the Nevada Liberty Preservation Act; providing penalties; and providing other; and providing other matters properly relating thereto was jointly sponsored and introduced by Assemblymen Gustavson, Ellison, Wheeler, Fiore, Duncan, and co-sponsored by 11 other members on March 18, 2013, and sent to the Judiciary Committee. The President of the United States has asserted [...]
MI Bill in Committee Prohibits State’s Participation in the Common Core Curriculum
Over the next year, Michigan and 45 other states will be transitioning to the same grade-level curriculum standards for their K-12 schools under the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Since this curriculum has never been implemented or piloted before, the states’ children will become guinea pigs for this experiment. MI Bill HB4276 changes 1976 PA 451, [...]
Michigan Firearm Protection Act Sent to Committee
Michigan HB4457, a bill to provide that any federal law that attempts to ban certain firearms or magazines is unenforceable in this state; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers; to prohibit the enforcement of certain federal laws; and to prescribe penalties was introduced on March 14, 2013, by Representative Bill Rogers and sent to the Judiciary [...]
Texas Bill Would Protect People from Obamacare Taxes
Texas is attempting to throw a monkey wrench in the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) by obstructing the Federal Government from collecting any tax applicable under the act and minimizing the burden on the taxpayer. Texas Bill HB3785, an Act relating to the nullification of unconstitutional federal laws that create or increase [...]
Michigan Bill would Ban Warrantless Drone Spying
Representative Tom McMillin, a Michigan State lawmaker, has privacy concerns regarding unmanned drones used by law enforcement agencies in the state. He wants to ensure that drones do not illegally collect personal information or violate personal privacy. Michigan HB4455, a bill to authorize and regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles; to provide the powers and duties of [...]
Bill to Implement the Ohio Health Care Freedom Act in Committee
Ohio lawmakers hope to put some teeth into the state’s constitutional amendment protecting Ohioans’ health care freedom. Ohio Bill HB91, introduced by Representatives Ron Young and Andy Thompson on March 5, would restrict a health insurer in the State of Ohio from charging a penalty (tax) to either an employer or an individual who does [...]
