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

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On 2025-01-24 17:55, Ken Mattes via Lpil-bod wrote:
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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

Dan Lewis (D-3) votes AYE