PA Bill Number: HB1441
Title: Providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence.
Description: Providing for tenants' rights in cases of violence. ...
Last Action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
Last Action Date: Apr 16, 2024
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Don't Be a "But..." About Self-Defense by Cheryl Todd Whoopie Goldberg is a "But.. . ." :: 01/27/2016
The trendy-mustachioed guy wearing a #FeelTheBern t-shirt at the organic grocery store is a “But…”
Hundreds of DHS badges, guns, cell phones lost or stolen since 2012 :: 01/27/2016
Hundreds of badges, credentials, cell phones and guns belonging to Department of Homeland Security employees have been lost or stolen in recent years -- raising serious security concerns about the potential damage these missing items could do in the wrong hands.
La. lawmakers push to legalize carrying concealed weapon without a permit (Constitutional Carry) :: 01/27/2016
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Some state lawmakers want less restrictive gun laws by making it legal to carry a concealed weapon without a permit or license.
Lesson from San Diego non-shooting: 'Run, hide or fight' :: 01/27/2016
Tuesday morning’s apparent false alarm “active shooter” incident in San Diego underscored the new approach to how authorities, and maybe everyone else, should react if they are caught in the middle of a mass shooting, and the advice came from the Facebook page of the Naval Medical Center where the incident didn’t take place: “All occupants are advised to run, hide or fight.”
On the backlog: NICS denials and delays :: 01/27/2016
The surge in criminal background checks for gun purchases over the past several months has led to a backlog in the appeals process for those who have been denied the ability to buy a gun.
Should CDC conduct gun violence prevention research? :: 01/27/2016
It’s been almost 20 years since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s gun violence research was stymied over concerns from conservatives the agency was using its findings for anti-gun ends.
Stupid Politicians Write Stupid Bill That Will Get People Killed :: 01/27/2016
That, my friends, is what we call an “evergreen” headline. In this instance, however, we’re talking about a law written by slow-witted politicians who feel compelled to “do something” because criminals are still acting like criminals despite existing laws that tell them that crime will be punished.
Valley lawmakers oppose gun executive order :: 01/27/2016
WEST WARWICK — After learning about President Barack Obama’s proposal regarding gun control through a group of executive actions meant to reduce gun violence that included keeping guns out of the wrong hands through background checks, making communities safe from gun violence through existing laws with more resources, increasing mental health treatment and shaping the future of gun technology, local delegates had a few thoughts themselves.
Antis quick to demonize gun owners over Renton, Lynnwood incidents :: 01/26/2016
Evergreen State anti-gunners moved quickly to demonize gun owners over two incidents, one in a Renton theater late last week and the other yesterday at the Lynnwood Library, that will likely become fodder for pushing a state House bill that would essentially nullify state preemption.
Australia: Statistics reveal widespread gun ownership across Sydney :: 01/26/2016
New statistics have revealed there are tens of thousands of guns registered across the Sydney region.
Bill Would Allow S.C. Teachers to Carry Guns in Class :: 01/26/2016
Columbia, SC (WLTX) A new bill in the South Carolina House aims to better protect children by creating new “School Protection Officers,” who would be teachers, administrators or any other school employees who would be allowed to carry guns or pepper spray at school.
California gun seizure program needs more money :: 01/26/2016
Attorney General Kamala Harris advised lawmakers the unique program to collect registered firearms in the state from those no longer eligible to possess them is still suffering a huge backlog.
Chicago to Get Its First Gun Store :: 01/26/2016
Despite a number of recent court cases invalidating the city’s strict gun control laws, Chicago still has no gun store or range within the city limits. One man has a plan to change that.
City wants concealed carry applicants to write essay as part of process :: 01/26/2016
The fourth largest city in Massachusetts will soon add a written essay to its already complicated process to achieve a rarely granted concealed carry permit.
Critics blast Massachusetts city's new 'essay' rule for gun-carry applicants :: 01/26/2016
Critics are blasting a Massachusetts city’s new law that they claim requires residents applying for a license to carry handguns to write “an essay” and pay upwards of $1,100 for training.
Feds suspend processing NICS denial appeals :: 01/26/2016
At least one of President Barack Obama’s executive actions could address the growing backlog of denial appeals to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Lawmaker wants federal investigation into Obama gun show signs :: 01/26/2016
After a series of tongue-in-cheek signs at a Mississippi gun show refusing to sell firearms to Democrats or terrorists went viral, a controversial Jackson councilman has contacted the feds.
Maine to consider self-defense immunity for National Guard :: 01/26/2016
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine's veterans department wants state lawmakers to pass a bill that provides civil and criminal immunity to Maine National Guard members who act in self-defense while on duty.
Yes, They Are Coming for Your Guns :: 01/26/2016
Progressives love to ridicule Americans who are concerned that their Second Amendment rights are being threatened by a gun control-obsessed Obama administration. “No one is coming for your precious guns,” the hoplophobes taunt. “We just want commonsense gun laws.”
Air Force tells brass they can OK guns on base, citing 2015 shooting that left 5 dead :: 01/25/2016
A review of active shooter cases by the Air Force has confirmed what gun rights advocates have long been saying: Firearms in the hands of good guys are often the best bet for stopping massacres.
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