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

[Ken Mattes]

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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-- 
Ken Mattes
Secretary, Libertarian Party of Illinois
secretary at lpillinois.org
815 342 5177