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

[Justin Tucker]

Justin Tucker: Aye.

On 2025-01-25 08:18, Bob Blair-Smith II via Lpil-bod wrote:
> Bob Blair-Smith II votes Aye to the amended resolution below.
> 
> On 2025-01-24 17:55, 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.
>> 
>> ==================================================================
>> 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
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> 
> Bob Blair Smith II
> 
> Libertarian Party of Illinois
> State Central Committee - 6th District
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-- 
Best,
Justin Tucker
Executive Director, Libertarian Party of Illinois