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

[Jim Humay]

Aye

On Mon, Jan 27, 2025, 8:37 AM scc4--- via Lpil-bod <
lpil-bod at lists.lpillinois.org> wrote:

> 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
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