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

[scc4 at lpillinois.org]

All,

I vote Aye on this.

Best,
Raymond Walden IV

On 2025-01-25 10:11, Justin Tucker via Lpil-bod wrote:
> 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.
>>> 
>>> ==================================================================
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Ken Mattes
>>> Secretary, Libertarian Party of Illinois
>>> secretary at lpillinois.org
>>> 815 342 5177
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>> 
>> --
>> Live Free,
>> 
>> Bob Blair Smith II
>> 
>> Libertarian Party of Illinois
>> State Central Committee - 6th District
>> SCC6 at lpillinois.org
>> 
>> (630) 401-5788
> 
> --
> Best,
> Justin Tucker
> Executive Director, Libertarian Party of Illinois