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by RHenriksen
Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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v7a wrote:
RHenriksen wrote:'Not sign' <> 'veto'
Sure, but not signing a bill that's 90% of what you wanted is silly.
He is a major iconoclast to be sure, but one that's been a badly needed breath of fresh air instead of 'business as usual' in government. We always complain about electing new representatives or senators or governors who talk the talk during the campaign, but don't walk the walk once they join the club. Le Page has DEFINITELY not been in that camp. He's not afraid to call a spade a spade, stands up to the tax & spend crowd, etc.

He vetoed an anti-gun bill last session that would have been a big setback for 2A rights. If he doesn't sign the bill, it still becomes law.
by RHenriksen
Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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'Not sign' <> 'veto'
v7a wrote:Is the Maine Governor related to Huffines or Stickland? :smilelol5:
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday he would not sign a bill that would make it legal for adults older than 21 to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.

LePage, in a telephone interview with Ric Tyler and George Hale of radio station WVOM, said he opposes an age restriction added to the bill by the Maine House of Representatives on Monday.
by RHenriksen
Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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Scott Farkus wrote:
baldeagle wrote:He was in Dallas today signing transportation bills that benefit north Dallas. I suspect he'll do a similar public signing of the gun bills, probably in Austin.
He should sign SB273 in front of the 30.06 sign at Austin City Hall, HB910 in front of Acevado's office at APD Headquarters, and SB11 on the steps of the UT tower building.

Or would that be spiking the football?
D**n - golly - I like the way you think!
by RHenriksen
Sun May 31, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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Charles L. Cotton wrote:
nobius wrote:Will there be a post-mortem on all the bills passed and an analysis of what they mean? Particularly interested in knife rights and SB 11's last minute changes.
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Yes. I've been asked to hold do something I've never done before, but it sounds like a good idea. I've been planning to announcer the new initiative this Tuesday, but the suggestion was to do it at a dinner event at a location that seats up to 200 people and record it. (This was brought up after I posted my invitation to have a debate/town hall meeting.) That way we can have the initiative explained and take questions from the floor. We can also talk about this legislative session. Then, all of this will be available on the Internet.

If there's enough interest, I'll put it together. However it is announced, I really excited about the new initiative and the difference it can make in grassroots activism. Hopefully Texans all over the State will share my enthusiasm.

Chas.
If it's scheduled for after June 20, I'd love to come. Will be out of town for two weeks :-/
by RHenriksen
Sat May 30, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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Rick Harris wrote:
I want to see which Democrat voted with us. I wonder if it was Whitmire?
It wouldn't surprise me. Which campuses are more deserving of CC, UH main campus and TSU ?
You said a mouthful right there.
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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Charles L. Cotton wrote:
Oldgringo wrote:So, when does the signing take place and will it be televised? :txflag:
It depends on whether Gov. Abbott wants to spit in Bloomberg's eye. If he does, then it will be a public signing with great fanfare. (That's my preference.)
I'll drink to that, too! :cheers2:
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 6:42 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
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cprems wrote:What a roller coaster ride this has been. I'm not too happy we have to wait until 9/1/16 though. Small steps, small steps!
You're confusing campus carry (whose still-pending bill has been amended to a 9/1/16 start) with open carry (which was amended to a 1/1/16 start).
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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juno106 wrote:And hopefully, with all of the bru-ha-ha of Dutton/Huffines, every LEO in the state of TX is now aware of the 4th Amendment, Terry v Ohio, and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 lawsuits as it relates to OC...
louisf1 wrote:Yes, now it is on to the Governor to be signed and become law.
Yes... isn't it pretty to think so?
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
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JollyHappyDad wrote:Good grief, :cheers2: I need a drink to recover before I can have one to celebrate
Well said. I'll drink to that!

Now I think ahead to Jan 1 2016, and how the Houston PD will react to MWAG calls. I wonder if we'll have to adopt blue state tactics, like sponsoring trash pickups and other community service activities while OCing, to desensitize the public (and PD)?
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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And... (I think) 910 has passed both the House & Senate! Pinch me - it's finally on the way for governor's signature??
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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Wow, is Ellis actually going to keep it short? Can't believe what I'm seeing
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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And here comes Ellis...
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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Hey, 910 is on the Senate floor now!
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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JollyHappyDad wrote:On to the Senate :clapping:
Okay, so... any notion of a) when the Senate will bring this to the floor for a vote, and b) how much resistance it'll get to get over the goal line?
by RHenriksen
Fri May 29, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
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conference committee report adopted by the full House!

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