Legislative agenda for week of May 12

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Every year a bunch of Republicans ask to have some of their pro-gun bills placed on committee agenda. These are then voted on by the committee members and blocked from advancement along party lines. They do this to pander to 2A groups. This year will be no exception.

Assembly Codes Committee agenda for Tuesday, May 13:

  • A-2547, Relates to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; relates to private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns; establishes a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control. No companion.
  • A-3825, Establishes the ammunition purchase certification act which requires purchasers of ammunition to have an ammunition purchase permit number. No companion.
  • A-5584, Removes ammunition and ammunition sales from the requirements of background checks. Companion S-3481.
  • A-5599, Permits certain judges, justices and support magistrates to carry a firearm, rifle, or shotgun in a sensitive location. Companion S-3536.

Senate EnCon agenda for Tuesday, May 13 @ 10:30am:

  • S-2099, Removes the prohibition on firearm silencers. Companion A-6921.

Office of Gun Violence Prevention

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The New York State budget establishes a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention under the Division of Criminal Justice Services.

It’s mission: To prevent, reduce and address “gun violence and its consequences.” It will identify funding opportunities and other resources related to gun violence prevention and will “facilitate response activities” to assist communities impacted by mass gun violence.

It is also tasked to create a public awareness campaign around safe gun storage by 9/1/25.

Newsbits

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Wednesday’s Newsbits:

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Democrat candidates for Rochester Mayor

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Three candidates are running in a Democrat primary on June 24 for Mayor of Rochester: Incumbent Mayor Malik Evans, City Councilwoman Mary Lupien and businessman Shashi Sinha.

Here’s what I have on the candidates:

This is the material we have to work with. he choice is clear, support Sinha in the primary.

NYAGV wants budget handouts

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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is pushing for inclusion of A-2084/S-1289 in the state budget which would create a state Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

This is simply a way to put politico’s otherwise unemployable loser friends who cannot find productive work in the private sector on the public dole where they will advocate for whatever those politicos want.

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Tuesday’s Newsbits:

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Candidates for Buffalo Mayor

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NY1 has an article on the Democrat candidates running for Mayor.

Of note are these people:

“… The local Democratic Party is endorsing current state Sen. Sean Ryan, who has been in the Legislature since 2011 …”

And who has supported pretty much every antigun bill that has come up for a vote.

“… Common Council Member Rasheed Wyatt was often critical of the Brown administration and says he sees more of the same from Scanlon. Wyatt, now in his third term, was a community organizer and advocate prior to entering politics with a background in finance including working roughly 15 years for HSBC bank …”

Wyatt is not supportive of 2A rights:

“… At the same time, city leaders are urging people to get guns off the streets by taking part in the annual no-questions-asked gun buyback program, which just so happens to be scheduled for Saturday. Councilman Wyatt says any gun taken off the streets helps. “At this point in time, any gun that is in the hand of anyone at this point in time needs to be taken off the street because it concerns me that it affects our children at the end,” Wyatt said …”

Plus, “Buffalo Council member calls for city to establish gun violence prevention office.”

“… Former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield worked for the city fire department for nearly 40 years but said, when it comes to city politics, he’s an outsider, which is what he believes residents need. Whitfield became more outspoken as a national advocate for gun reform and victims’ rights after his mother was killed during the May 2022 mass shooting …”

We don’t need more outspoken gun control advocates in government.

The primary is set for June 24. Vote early, vote often, vote 2A. Victory shall be defined as Ryan losing as he has the worst voting record.

SCOTUS denies cert on Antonyuk

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The Supreme Court has denied certiorari on the Antonyuk v. James lawsuit. It is my understanding that the Court frowns upon appeals from preliminary injunctions so I would not read too much into it.

Gov. Hochul is gloating about it:

“New York’s strong gun safety laws save lives, and gun violence has declined by 53 percent since a pandemic-era peak. In 2022, after the Supreme Court decided to overturn New York’s century-old concealed carry laws, I fought to pass new legislation to keep our streets and subways safe from gun violence — and we got it done. Today, the Supreme Court has officially rejected an attempt to block this critical legislation, ensuring the core tenets of the law I signed in 2022 will remain in effect. Public safety will always be my top priority, and I’ll continue fighting to keep New Yorkers safe.”