Oregon: Senate Democrats add "Poison Pill" to HB 2797 Amendments

On May 26, House Bill 2797 A-Engrossed, sponsored by state Representatives Kim Thatcher (R-25) and Greg Smith (R-57), passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 3 to 2 vote bearing no resemblance to the original bill.  Ignoring your requests to pass the bill unamended, state Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-4) and the two Democratic state Senators on the Judiciary Committee amended it with language unacceptable to the NRA.  One of the Democratic amendments prohibits concealed handgun license holders from exercising their right to carry on all school grounds, including college campuses.

In response, state Senators Jeff Kruse (R-1) and Doug Whitsett (R-28) have prepared a Minority Report that includes language very supportive of our Second Amendment rights.  This bill should be going to the Senate floor early next week.  Please contact your state Senator today and ask him or her to support the pro-gun Senate Minority Report amendments to HB 2797.

Please note: Ask your Senators to be sure to oppose HB 2797 B-Eng, should the Minority Report fail to be adopted. 

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