Ambition
Dec 16, 2018 Politics, State Legislation
“Supporters of stricter controls on firearms are preparing to mount a multistate push to close loopholes and restrict access for those who pose a risk to themselves and others, reflecting a new focus for a movement long pilloried as nothing more than gun-grabbers … Few states plan a more ambitious approach than New York, where Democrats won control of the state Senate — and with it, complete control of state government for only the second time in two generations. Democrats there are now planning bills to ban bump stocks and 3D-printed weapons, create a gun violence research center within the State University of New York system and expand the reach of hate crime bills, among other proposals. “With Republicans controlling our Senate, they have resisted a lot of the common sense proposals that have gotten more traction in other parts of the country,” said New York state Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D), who is sponsoring several measures this year. “Republicans had a one-seat majority, and they used it very effectively to block things.” …”
Keep in mind this is just the first wave of crap heading our way. I think they will pass it early in the session to show supporters how “progressive” the new legislative majorities are.
Session calendar
Dec 12, 2018 Politics, State Legislation
The 2019 New York State Legislative Session Calendar 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/gdP3NcBpuJ
— Capital Tonight (@CapitalTonight) December 12, 2018
I suspect the gun control bills will come up before March as there are enough votes for them to pass even with a few Democrat defections. The state budget is due April 1 and the legislature will likely spend all of March haggling over the details.
Senate Committee Chairs
Dec 11, 2018 Politics, State Legislation
Incoming State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has announced committee chair assignments for the upcoming legislative session: pic.twitter.com/w3LLwHslI2
— Legislative Gazette (@AlbanyLG) December 11, 2018
Newsbits
Dec 4, 2018 Elections 2018, Federal Legislation, Jurisprudence, Politics, State Legislation
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Democrat Anthony Brindisi beats Claudia Tenney, flipping New York House seat
- Serino squeaks to victory over Smythe
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill may be DOA
- Sheriff Says Proposed Gun Law Not Practical
- Senator Akshar asks for input on social media history gun checks
- New York: Should social media check be required to get a gun license?
Politics:
New Senate leadership and agenda
Nov 27, 2018 Politics, State Legislation
Andrea Stewart-Cousins has been elected as the new Senate Majority Leader for the 2019-20 session.
Her agenda:
“… Stewart-Cousins said among the top priorities for the Senate Democrats will be enacting the Reproductive Health Act, which would codify the abortion rights in the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade into New York law, strengthening gun control laws and instituting early voting in New York …”
It is reasonable to assume that the gun control agenda will include the laundry list of items the Assembly approved in years past including Gov. Cuomo’s ‘red flag’ proposal, mandatory storage, strict dealer liability, heavy triggers and microstamping.
Newsbits
Nov 27, 2018 Jurisprudence, Politics, State Legislation
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- SAFE Act court challenges set for new year
- Pro-Gun Organization Petitions SCOTUS to Hear a Case Regarding Handguns
- Gun Owners of America have submitted an amicus brief before the Supreme Court in NYSRPA v. New York City
Legislation:
- Dem wanting social media scrutiny for gun-license applicants has violent, tax-delinquent past: reports
- Under new Senate bill, Internet postings would be scrutinized as part of handgun buying process
- Checking social media before gun license approval, yes or no?
Politics:
Proposal requiring gun owners open up social media and online searches
Nov 21, 2018 State Legislation
Current bill was introduced as S-9191, but it will have to be reintroduced with a new number in January at the start of the 2019-20 session.
Newsbits
Nov 19, 2018 Jurisprudence, Politics, State Legislation
Monday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- The NRA Will Have Its Day in Court
- Amid confusion, part of SAFE Act will stop being enforced in Erie County
Legislation:
Politics: