Legislative Report #06 - January 23, 2023

Dear John,

The main event (at least so far) is Waldstreicher and Lee's Senate Bill 1, which essentially mimics New York style legislation and prohibits the possession of firearms, as defined by reference to Criminal Law Articles §4-104 and §4-201, virtually everywhere in and within 100' of a place of public accommodation as defined in §20-301 of the State Government Article. Click here to download 2A Maryland's PDF of SB 1 which includes §4-104, §4-201 and §20-301 as attachments.

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2A Maryland's "Maryland General Assembly Contact Information"

A complete compilation of the legislators' names, District numbers, room numbers, Committee assignments, phone numbers and hyperlinked email addresses.

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2023 Maryland General Assembly – Outlook PST Download 01-21-2023

This file is designed for those who are using Microsoft Outlook email client (not to be confused with Outlook.com email domain). It contains names, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, photos, and links to legislators’ webpages. It also contains emails address groups for the Senate JPR and House JUD Committees. Other formats can be provided upon request.

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In this report:

• 2A Maryland Zoom Meeting - Current Gun Legislation in Annapolis
• Senate Bill 1 - the first and the worst
• HOUSE bill hearings in House JUD Committee - various dates
• See below to witness signup dates
• SENATE bill hearings in Senate JPR Committee - Tuesday, February 7th @ 1 PM
• Sign-up online on Monday, February 6th from 8 AM to 3 PM
• Links to hearing schedules and bill synopses in PDF and links to website versions
• 2023 Session Hearing protocols
• Senate Judicial Proceeding Committee (JPR) new appointments expected
• Maryland Gun Bills & COMAR Regulations

John H. Josselyn

2A Maryland

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2A Maryland Zoom Meeting - Current Gun Legislation in Annapolis

When: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 07:30 PM

Limited to the first 100 registrants.

Register in advance for this meeting: Click here to register. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please do not loose or delete the confirming email.

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Hearing Schedule:

• Witness Signup: Monday, Feb 6th 8 AM - 3 PM Click here to sign-up.

• Hearing: Tuesday, Feb. 7th @ 1 PM - Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee

Links to vital information YOU need to know:

• Find your Legislators.

• Lobbying tips for 2A activists.

• Lobbying in Annapolis - What you need to know and useful information.

• Contact information for the Senate JPR and House JUD Committees

• Contact Information for Full Maryland General Assembly - Combined

Video tutorials on creating a "MYMGA" account and registering to testify:

• How to create your "MYMGA" account

• How to create your personal bill tracking list

• How to register to testify and submit written testimony

Notes:

• Written testimony is not required in order to testify
• You can submit written testimony only if you wish
• You can also register your position in favor or opposition without giving oral testimony or submitting written testimony

HOUSE GUN BILL HEARINGS THIS WEEK:

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25th @ 2:30 PM

WITNESS SIGN-UP: MONDAY, JAN 23rd 8 AM - 3 PM Click here to sign-up.



HB0003 Maryland State Police Gun Center – Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders

No Position

HOUSE GUN BILL HEARINGS NEXT WEEK:

TUESDAY, JAN 31st @ 1:00 PM

WITNESS SIGN-UP: THURSDAY JAN 26th 8 AM - 3 PM Click here to sign-up.



HB0159 Criminal Procedure - Warrantless Arrest - Straw Purchase Participant

No Position

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1st @ 2:30 PM

WITNESS SIGN-UP: MONDAY, JAN 30th 8 AM - 3 PM Click here to sign-up.

HB0162 Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry - Establishment

OPPOSE

See House Witness Protocols below.

SENATE GUN BILLS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, FEB. 7th @ 1 PM

WITNESS SIGN-UP ON FEB 6th 8 AM - 3 PM Click here to sign-up.

SB0001

Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023)

STRONGLY OPPOSE

SB0060

Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval

No Position

SB0086

Rifles and Shotguns – Possession – Age Requirement (Raise the Age Act of 2023)

OPPOSE

SB0113

Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2023)

OPPOSE

SB0159

Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry - Establishment

OPPOSE

See Senate Witness Protocols below.

Maryland Gun Bills - 2023 Hearing Schedules and Synopses

2023 Session - Hearing Protocols - What You Need to Know

2023 Senate Witness Guidelines

• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee (JPR) Guidelines – 2023

2023 House Protocol & Hearing Guidelines

• House Judiciary Committee (JUD) Guidelines – NEW IN THIS REPORT

New Additions to Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee (JPR)

Senator Paul Pinsky (D-22), recently appointed to the Senate (JPR) accepted an appointment as Director of Maryland Energy Administration. . The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee selected Delegate Alonzo Washington (D 22) to fill the vacant seat in the Senate. Senate President Ferguson is on record that Pinsky's replacement would also be appointed to the JPR Committee. Washington's departure will create a vacancy in the House and on the Ways and Means Committee where Washington was Vice Chair.

Senator Susan Lee (D-16) resigned from her Senate seat to accept an appointment as Secretary of State. Delegate Arianna Kelly (D-16) has expressed an interest in the vacant Senate seat. Kelly is currently serving as Vice Chair on the House Health and Government Operations Committee (HGO). If appointed, Kelly is expected to fill the remaining vacancy on the 11 member Senate JPR Committee.

Maryland Gun Laws - Statutes & Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

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