[LPIL - Board of Directors] EMAIL BALLOT Motion on Resolution

[Jake Leonard]

Since it looked like we weren't quite at quorum for the vote, I will 
cast *AYE* on this resolution.

*Jake Leonard*
*Interim Chairman and Executive Director | ChrisMont Libertarian Central 
Committee* (/Christian County, Montgomery County/)
/*Congress*: 15/ | /*Montgomery County*: Illinois Senate 54/55, Illinois 
House 107/108/110/ | /*Christian County*: Illinois Senate 48/54, 
Illinois House 95/96/107/108/

*Political Director and State Central Committeeperson - 15th 
Congressional | Libertarian Party of Illinois*
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On 1/24/2025 5:55 PM, Ken Mattes via Lpil-bod wrote:
> We have an electronic mail ballot presented by the Chair per the 
> bylaws of LPIL Article V section G.
>
> All VOTES are due in (6) business days (by February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM 
> Central) at which time the ballot will close, unless everyone votes or
> expressly abstains in which case the ballot will close early.
>
> ***PLEASE NOTE per our bylaws, the open voting period is the first two 
> business days after issuance of the ballots. Votes can be cast after 
> that time
> but not changed.
>
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> Motion by Jim Humay (amended)
>
> WHEREAS, the right to bear arms is enshrined in the Second Amendment 
> of the United States Constitution, affirming that "the right of the 
> people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed"; and
>
> WHEREAS, the current patchwork of concealed carry laws across 
> different states creates confusion, potential legal issues for 
> law-abiding citizens, and hampers the free exercise of this 
> fundamental right when individuals travel interstate; and
>
> WHEREAS, United States H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry 
> Reciprocity Act, introduced by Representative Richard Hudson, aims to 
> ensure that any person with a valid concealed carry permit from one 
> state may carry in another state that allows concealed carry, thereby 
> respecting the constitutional rights of citizens across state lines; and
>
> WHEREAS, this legislation would promote uniformity and clarity in the 
> rights of individuals to defend themselves, thereby enhancing personal 
> safety and reducing the risk of legal entanglements due to differing 
> state regulations; and
>
> WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party fundamentally supports the reduction of 
> government overreach and the protection of individual liberties, 
> including the right to self-defense;
>
> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Libertarian Party of Illinois:
>
> Endorses United States H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry 
> Reciprocity Act, recognizing it as a critical step towards ensuring 
> the Second Amendment rights are uniformly acknowledged and respected 
> across the United States.
> Encourages its members and supporters to contact their federal 
> representatives to advocate for the passage of United States H.R. 38, 
> explaining the importance of this legislation for safeguarding 
> constitutional liberties.
> Calls upon all state and local officials to support similar measures 
> that align with the principles of individual rights and state 
> recognition of concealed carry permits from other states.
> Commits to educating the public on the benefits of concealed carry 
> reciprocity for promoting safety, liberty, and consistency in the 
> application of constitutional rights.
> Urges the Illinois legislature to consider state-level policies that 
> complement the objectives of United States H.R. 38, ensuring that 
> Illinois residents and visitors have clear, fair, and constitutionally 
> consistent rights to bear arms.
>
> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to 
> the members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, the Governor of 
> Illinois, members of the Illinois General Assembly, and be 
> disseminated to the public through all available channels of 
> communication.
>
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>

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