On Wednesday, January 17, House Bill 1048 was heard in the House Public Policy Committee. Sponsored by state Representative Jim Lucas (R-69), HB 1048 aims to extend the current “Parking Lot” statute to include the grounds of a school. HB 1048 would allow someone to keep a legally owned firearm locked away and out of sight in their vehicle on school property. HB 1048 is likely to be voted on in the House Public Policy Committee as early as next Wednesday, January 22.
It is important that you call AND email members of the House Public Policy Committee TODAY and politely urge them to support HB 1048.
House Public Policy Committee:
Representative Thomas Dermody (R-20) – Chairman
(800) 382-9841
Representative Jack Lutz (R-35) – Vice-Chairman
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Representative Edward Clere (R-72)
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Representative Sean Eberhart (R-57)
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Representative Matthew Lehman (R-79)
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Representative Jim Lucas (R-69)
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Representative Mark Messmer (R-63)
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Representative Ben Smaltz (R-52)
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Representative Timothy Wesco (R-21)
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Representative Philip GlaQuinta (D-80)
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Representative Terri Jo Austin (D-36)
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Representative Sue Errington (D-34)
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Representative Karlee Macer (D-92)
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Republican switchboard number:
(800) 392-9841
Democratic switchboard number:
(800) 392-9842
Your NRA-ILA will continue to keep you updated on the progress of HB 1048 during the 2014 legislative session.