May 13, 2013
Tomorrow, May 14 at 9:00 am, the Honolulu City Council Committee on Public Safety and Economic Development will be hearing Resolution 13-74 requesting the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) to open the Kapolei and Kaneohe Police Stations to firearm permitting and registration in an effort to make the process less time-consuming and more convenient.
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May 2, 2013
Senate Bill 69 as amended by the conference committee was given its final approval by both legislative chambers on Monday. The state Senate voted 23-1 and the state House voted 48-3 to send this anti-gun legislation to Governor Neil Abercrombie. This is your last chance to stop this bill! Contact the Governor IMMEDIATELY and urge him to veto Senate Bill 69.
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April 29, 2013
The conference committee tasked with reconciling the House and Senate versions of Senate Bill 69 reached a decision last week, sending their recommended version back to both legislative chambers for approval. Both chambers will vote on this bill tomorrow.
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April 22, 2013
No decision was reached last week by the conference committee tasked with reconciling the House and Senate versions of Senate Bill 69 after the Senate rejected House amendments (previously reported here).
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April 18, 2013
Last Thursday, House amendments to Senate Bill 69 were rejected by the state Senate, sending it to a conference committee. This conference committee will meet to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of this bill tomorrow at 10:30am in Conference Room 312 of the State Capitol. No public testimony will be accepted at this meeting.
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April 16, 2013
Last Thursday, House amendments to Senate Bill 69 were rejected by the state Senate. SB 69, introduced by state Senators Will Espero (D-19), Rosalyn Baker (D-6), Brickwood Galuteria (D-12) and Josh Green (D-3), was originally a gun “buyback” bill, but was changed in the state House into a mandatory background check bill on already acquired firearms.
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April 10, 2013
Senate Bill 69 passed in the state House of Representatives earlier this month, and will be considered for concurrence and final passage by the state Senate tomorrow. This is your last chance to stop this anti-gun measure! Introduced by state senators Will Espero (D-19), Rosalyn Baker (D-6), Brickwood Galuteria (D-12) and Josh Green (D-3), SB 69 was originally a gun “buyback” bill but has evolved into a mandatory background check bill on already acquired firearms. Please contact your state Senator TODAY in opposition to SB 69.
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March 26, 2013
Senate Bill 69 passed in the House Judiciary Committee by a 3-1 vote last week and will be considered by the House Committee on Finance this Thursday, March 28 at 3:15 PM in House Conference Room 308. Introduced by state senators Will Espero (D-19), Rosalyn Baker (D-6), Brickwood Galuteria (D-12) and Josh Green (D-3), SB 69 was originally a gun “buyback” bill, but has evolved into a mandatory background check bill on already acquired firearms. Please contact members of the House Finance Committee TODAY in opposition to SB 69.
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March 18, 2013
Senate Bill 69 passed in the House Public Safety Committee last Thursday by a 6 to 1 vote, and will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee TOMORROW, March 19 at 2:00 p.m. in House Conference Room 325 at the state Capitol. Introduced by state Senators Will Espero (D-19), Rosalyn Baker (D-6), Brickwood Galuteria (D-12) and Josh Green (D-3), SB 69 was originally a gun “buyback” bill, but has evolved into a firearm registration and background check bill.
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March 12, 2013
Senate Bill 69 is scheduled to be heard by the House Public Safety Committee this Thursday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. in House conference room 309 in the state Capitol. Introduced by state Senators Will Espero (D-19), Rosalyn Baker (D-6), Brickwood Galuteria (D-12) and Josh Green (D-3), SB 69 was originally a gun “buyback” bill, but has evolved into a firearm registration and background check bill.
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March 11, 2013
On March 5, Senate Bill 69 passed out of the state Senate by a 21-3 vote. Introduced by state senators Will Espero (D-19), Rosalyn Baker (D-6), Brickwood Galuteria (D-12) and Josh Green (D-3), SB 69 was originally a gun buy-back bill, but has since evolved into a firearm registration and background check bill. In its current state, SB 69 will require fingerprinting and processing through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (“NICS”) in addition to the already existing registration requirement on ALL firearms brought into the state. It will also allocate an unspecified amount of money to each county to process these mandated background checks during a time when budgets and Hawaii’s economy are already strained.
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March 4, 2013
On February 27, Senate Bill 69 passed out of the Senate Ways and Means Committee by a 10-2 vote with one excused Senator. What started off as a Gun "Buyback” bill has evolved into a firearm registration and background check bill. This burdensome and unnecessary infringement on your Second Amendment rights is now headed to the Senate Floor and could be voted on TOMORROW. Your state Senator must hear from you TODAY!
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February 19, 2013
Senate Bill 69 started off as a Gun "Buyback” bill, but has evolved into a “Gun Safety and Education” bill, and by further amendments has morphed into a gun owner harassment/mental interrogation bill. SB 69 will be heard tomorrow, February 20, by the Senate Ways and Means Committee (WAM) at 9:45 AM. This bill, in its current state, will require fingerprinting and NICS checks in addition to the already existing registration requirement on ALL firearms brought into the state, and will allocate $200,000 to police departments to be used at their discretion for safety and training, gun "buybacks" or extensive background checks for mental health. Please contact members of the Senate WAM Committee TODAY and respectfully express your opposition to SB 69.
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February 14, 2013
Senate Bill 69, a gun “buyback” measure, was amended and passed in the Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee (PSM) on February 7, by a 3-1 vote. This bill will be heard next by the Senate Ways and Means Committee (WAM). We will inform you as soon as a committee hearing is scheduled for SB 69.
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February 6, 2013
Senate Bill 932 is scheduled to be heard THIS FRIDAY at 1:35 p.m. in conference room 229 of the State Capitol by the Senate Health (HTH) and Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs (PSM) committees.
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February 4, 2013
SB 69 has been re-scheduled and will now be heard this Thursday, February 7, in the Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs (PSM) Committee at 2:45 p.m. in conference room 224 of the Capitol.
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January 30, 2013
NRA-ILA is pleased to report that an attempt to repeal newly-enacted protections for National Rifle Association instructors has failed. House Bill 426, introduced by Scott Saiki (D-26), sought to repeal statutory language enacted last year that protects NRA instructors from absolute liability while teaching the introductory pistol and revolver course that is necessary to purchase a firearm.
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January 29, 2013
Senate Bill 69, introduced by state Senators Will Espero (D-19), Rosalyn Baker (D-6), Brickwood Galuteria (D-12) and Josh Green (D-3), would appropriate $100,000 to county police departments statewide to establish “gun buyback” programs. Such gun buyback schemes across the country have proven to be complete failures and a waste of taxpayer dollars. The average person who voluntarily surrenders a firearm to police is not a criminal and the firearms surrendered are not those misused by criminals.
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January 25, 2013
Misguided state legislators are taking their lead from the national anti-gun wave that is being spread around the country by extremist New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. They are pursuing efforts to cripple gun owners’ rights and penalize law-abiding citizens with ineffective and onerous legislation. The NRA will be actively fighting proposed anti-gun measures while keeping you updated on scheduled hearings and any action taken. While each bill has been assigned to a committee, most have not yet been scheduled for hearings.
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July 11, 2012
The NRA is pleased to announce that Governor Neil Abercrombie (D) signed House Bill 679 into law on July 9. The protections for instructors contained in this bill took effect upon his signature. We thank NRA members in Hawaii who contacted their legislators in support of this bill, as well as the Hawaii Rifle Association (the major sponsor of HB 679) for their hard work.
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May 7, 2012
With the Hawaii Legislature formally adjourning on May 4, one pro-gun bill passed before this deadline, House Bill 679. Introduced by state Representative Ken Ito (D-48) and six other state Representatives, HB 679 would exempt NRA instructors from absolute liability for injury or damage caused by their firearms during the course of providing firearms training at a firing range for the purpose of acquiring a permit to purchase a firearm.
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March 30, 2012
The NRA thanks you for taking action and contacting state Senate Judiciary Chairman Clayton Hee concerning House Bill 679. Due to your efforts, this important NRA instructor liability protection legislation has been scheduled for a hearing in the state Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor this Monday, April 2, at 10:00 a.m., in conference room 16 of the State Capitol.
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March 29, 2012
House Bill 679, important NRA instructor liability protection legislation, MUST be heard in the state Senate Judiciary Committee next week or it will die. This legislation passed in the state House by a 47 to 4 vote on March 6 and is still languishing in the state Senate Judiciary Committee.
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March 23, 2012
On March 6, House Bill 679, an NRA instructor liability protection bill, was amended and passed in the state House by a 47 to 4 vote. This bill is now pending in the state Senate Judiciary Committee.
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February 27, 2012
As reported two weeks ago, House Bill 679 passed in the state House Public Safety and Military Affairs (PBM) Committee with no amendments. Thanks to the overwhelming support by NRA members, HB 679 has been scheduled for a hearing in the state House Judiciary Committee this Thursday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. in House Conference Room 325 of the State Capitol.
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February 22, 2012
As reported last week, House Bill 679 passed in the state House Public Safety and Military Affairs (PBM) Committee with no amendments, and is now pending in the state House Judiciary Committee. For this bill to survive, it must get a hearing by next week!
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February 17, 2012
Yesterday, House Bill 679 passed in the state House Public Safety and Military Affairs (PBM) Committee, with no amendments, by a 7 to 1 vote. HB 679 now goes to the state House Judiciary Committee and could be considered in the near future.
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February 14, 2012
House Bill 679, introduced by state Representative Ken Ito (D-48) and six other Representatives, is an NRA-supported bill that would exempt National Rifle Association certified firearms instructors from liability for injury or damage caused by discharge of their firearms while providing training required to obtain a permit to acquire firearms.
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February 10, 2012
Yesterday, Senate Bill 2975 was heard in the state Senate Public Safety, Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee (PGM). Introduced by state Senator Shan Tsutsui (D-4), this anti-gun legislation would mandate that all Hawaii gun owners report the theft of a stolen firearm within 72 hours of discovering that theft.
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February 3, 2012
Senate Bill 2975 is slated to be heard in the Senate Public Safety, Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee (PGM) on Thursday, February 9th at 2:45 p.m. in conference room 224. Introduced by state Senator Shan Tsutsui (D-4), this anti-gun legislation would mandate that all Hawaii gun owners report the theft of a stolen firearm within 72 hours of discovering that theft.
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January 27, 2012
The 2012 Hawaii legislative season began on January 18, and with the January 25 bill introduction deadline having passed, the following gun-related measures are what remain from 2011 and what have been introduced for this year. Of the measures listed below, the most onerous are House Bill 441, House Bill 834, House Bill 2028 and Senate Bill 2975. We will keep you abreast of any and all developments on these bills as the session progresses.
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January 20, 2012
The Hawaii Legislature convened on Wednesday, January 18. There are several bills that have been carried over from the 2011 legislative session, as well as some newly introduced gun-related measures. We will be updating you on the status of these bills as it changes and providing you with information needed to take action as the session progresses.
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September 21, 2011
The 2011 Hawaii legislative session adjourned on May 5. Firearm-related issues were not a top priority as legislators spent the bulk of their time working on the state budget.
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March 23, 2011
This Sunday, March 27, the NRA's state association, the Hawaii Rifle Association (HRA), will be hosting its annual members meeting at the Kokohead Shooting Complex at the "LIFE" shooting bay (first action shooting bay).
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February 17, 2011
Two major anti-gun bills currently await action in both the House Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 441 is a six-point omnibus bill that seeks to further restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners. House Bill 834 would make it difficult to purchase ammunition. At this time a committee hearing has not been set, but both bills could be considered in the near future.
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February 1, 2011
This Thursday, February 3rd at 7:30 p.m., Insights on PBS Hawaii has decided they needed to discuss gun control in the United States and whether or not the recent Arizona tragedy should prompt a closer look at Hawaii's gun laws. PBS is requesting listeners to join the discussion by calling in at (808) 973-1000 or toll-free at (800) 238-4847. Listeners may also e-mail questions ahead of time to insights@pbshawaii.org or can follow the event on twitter and add comments on the PBS twitter page at PBS Hawaii Twitter.
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January 28, 2011
Not since 2008 have Hawaii gun owners seen such an assault on their Second Amendment rights as state Representative Blake Oshiro's (D-33) House Bill 441, a six-point omnibus bill that seeks to further restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Please take the time to contact your state Representative TODAY and voice your strong opposition to HB 441 and HB 834 before these bills start moving through the state legislature.
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October 13, 2010
On Saturday, November 6, join the Hawaii Rifle Association for a lunch with former NRA President Sandy Froman! This will be the first time that an NRA President, past or present,...
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May 13, 2010
On Wednesday, May 12, Governor Linda Lingle (R) signed two bills into law that will protect the rights of Hawaii’s law-abiding gun owners.
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April 19, 2010
Please Contact the Governor Today!
On Friday, April 16, the Hawaii Senate voted 21-0 to pass Senate Bill 358, sponsored by State Senator Sam Slom (R-8). The bill now heads...
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