West Virginia: NRA-Backed Legislation Moves in Charleston

This week in Charleston has seen positive movement for three pro-gun bills.

Today, House Bill 2636 was introduced by state Delegate Michael Folk (R-63).  HB 2636 would exempt information contained in a concealed weapon permit application from the Freedom of Information Act.  This respects all law-abiding concealed carry holders’ right to privacy by closing to the public the list of residents with concealed carry licenses.  HB 2636 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

Yesterday, February 5, House Bill 2128 passed unanimously in the House of Delegates and was sent to the state Senate, where it was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  HB 2128, introduced by state Delegate Gary Howell (R-56), would permit individuals with a concealed handgun license to legally store a firearm in their private vehicle on state Capitol grounds. 

Wednesday, February 4, Senate Bill 284 passed unanimously in the state Senate, with an added floor amendment benefiting law-abiding gun owners.  SB 284 would require that a chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) sign an application for the transfer of any item regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) within 30 days if the applicant is not prohibited by law from receiving it.  SB 284 has also been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.     

Using the contact information provided below, please contact members of both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees and respectfully express your support for these bills.

Your NRA-ILA will keep you informed as these bills continue to progress through the legislative process.  In the meantime, please continue to monitor your email inbox and www.nraila.org for further updates

Senate Judiciary Committee Members:

Senator Charles Trump (R-Morgan, 15), Chairman
(304) 357-7980
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Senator David Nohe (R-Wood, 03), Vice-Chairman
(304) 357-7970
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Senator Robert Beach (D- Monongalia, 13)
(304) 357-7919
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Senator Art Kirkendoll (D-Logan, 07)
(304) 357-7857
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Senator Ronald Miller (D- Greenbreier, 10)
(304) 357-7959
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Senator Corey Palumbo (D-Kanawha, 17)
(304) 357-7880
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Senator Mike Romano (D-Harrison, 12)
(304) 357-7904
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Senator Herb Snyder (D-Jefferson, 16)
(304) 357-7957
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Senator Bob Williams (D-Taylor, 14)
(304) 357-7995
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Senator Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell, 05)
(304) 357-7956
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Senator Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson, 04)
(304) 357-7855
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Senator Daniel Hall (R-Wyoming, 09)
(304) 357-7807
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Senator Ryan Ferns (R-Ohio, 01)
(304) 357-7918
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Senator Ed Gaunch (R-Kanawha, 08)
(304) 357-7841
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Senator Robert Karnes (R-Upshur, 11)
(304) 357-7906
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Senator Kent Leonhardt (R-Monongalia, 02)
(304) 357-7827
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Senator Mark Maynard
(304) 357-7808
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House Judiciary Committee Members:

Delegate Shott (R-Mercer, 27), Chair
(304) 340-3252
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Delegate Patrick Lane (R-Kanawha, 38, Vice-Chair
(304) 340-3252
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Delegate Tim Manchin (D-Marion, 50)
(304) 340-3331
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Delegate Stephen Skinner (D-Jefferson, 67)
(304) 340-3248
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Delegate Mike Azinger (R-Wood, 10)
(304) 340-3202
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Delegate Frank Deem (R-Wood, 10)
(304) 340-3137
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Delegate Tom Fast (R-Fayette, 32)
(304) 340-3170
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Delegate Michael Folk (R-Berkeley, 63)
(304) 340-3350
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Delegate Geoff Foster (R-Putnam, 15)
(304) 340-3121
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Delegate Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay, 33)
(304) 340-3135
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Delegate Lynwood Ireland (R-Ritchie, 07)
(304) 340-3195
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Delegate John McCuskey  (R-Kanawha, 35)
(304) 340-3183
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Delegate John Overington (R-Berkeley, 62)
(304) 340-3148
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Delegate Kelli Sobonya (R-Cabell, 18)
(304) 340-3175
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Delegate Amy Summers (R-Taylor, 49)
(304) 340-3139
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Delegate Terry Waxman (R-Harrison, 48)
(304) 340-3171
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Delegate Ryan Weld (R-Brooke, 02)
(304) 340-3367
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Delegate Brad White (R-Kanawha, 36)
(304) 340-3138
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Delegate Andrew Byrd (D-Kanawha, 35)
(304) 340-3362
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Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer (D-Monongalia, 51)
(304) 340-3127
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Delegate Shawn Fluharty (D-Ohio, 03)
(304) 340-3270
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Delegate Kenneth Hicks (D-Wayne, 19)
(304) 340-3155
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Delegate Dana Lynch (D-Webster, 44)
(304) 340-3916
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Delegate Clif Moore (D-McDowell, 26)
(304) 340-3165
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Delegate Larry Rowe (D-Kanawha, 36)
(304) 340-3287
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