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			    RKBA-ALERT Digest 545
Topics covered in this issue include:
 1) ALERT: CA CO KS KY WA WV - State and Local Alerts by NRA Alerts 
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Topic No. 1
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 21:11:28 -0500 (EST)
From: NRA Alerts 
To: rkba-alert-real.nra
Subject: ALERT: CA CO KS KY WA WV - State and Local Alerts
Message-ID: 
March 27, 1998
State & Local Legislative Alerts for CA, CO, KS, KY, WA, & WV
CALIFORNIA
As early as Monday, the Assembly is expected to consider AB 23,
the bill that seek to replace the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons
Control Act with language defining so-called "assault weapons"
rather than listing prohibited firearms by name. Please keep
contacting your Assembly Members at (916) 445-3614 urging them to
oppose AB 23.  Also, AB 2022, the NRA-supported carry reform bill
is still waiting to be set for a hearing.  Please continue
calling your legislators encouraging them to support AB 2022. 
For a list of legislators and phone numbers check out NRA's web
site at www.NRA.org.
COLORADO
Earlier this week,  HB 1170, NRA-backed range protection passed
the Senate unanimously.  It now heads to the Governor  for his
signature. Please call Governor  Romer  (D) at (303) 866-2471 and
politely urge him to sign HB 1170.  On the election front, get
involved in the April 7 precinct caucuses.  To get involved in
your local caucuses contact your county Political Party
Headquarters or clerk and determine where your precinct caucus
will be held.  It is important to attend and either get elected
as a delegate or support another pro-gun delegate for election. 
KANSAS
Last week, the State Senate unanimously approved a resolution
sponsored by Senator Tim Huelskamp (R-38), encouraging school
systems in Kansas to adopt the NRA's award winning Eddie Eagle
Gun Safety Program.  Also, HB 2886, NRA-backed range protection
passed the House 94 to 27 on March 23 and  now moves to the
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee for consideration.
Please call your State Senators at (785) 296-2391 and ask them to
support HB 2886.  
KENTUCKY
On Wednesday,  March 25, the Senate passed HB 318, your right to
carry reform bill.  It now heads back to the House for
concurrence. Please call your State Representatives at (502) 564-
8100 and urge them to vote to concur on HB 318.  
WASHINGTON
HB 1541, NRA-supported range protection legislation;  HB 1408,
that would allow Washington to recognize out-of-state carry
permits and HB 2969, which provides an exemption from sales tax
on the purchase of a gun safe are still pending approval by
Governor Locke. Please contact Governor Locke at (360) 902-4111
and politely urge him to sign these bills.  
WEST VIRGINIA
Currently, three important bills are pending Governor Cecil
Underwood (R) signature.  HB 4106, shooting range protection
legislation; HB 2650, the Uniform Firearms Act, which preempts
cities and counties from enacting gun control laws governing the
purchase, possession, transfer, carrying, transport, sale and
storage of firearms and ammunition.  By enacting this law, 
hunters and sportsmen will be protected against a patchwork of
local gun laws throughout the state which could easily trap
unwary law-abiding citizens -- citizens who could face criminal
prosecution, and confiscation of firearms if they unknowingly
violate an obscure local law; and HB 4296, which gives the
Governor the authority to enter into reciprocal agreements with
other states, giving West Virginia right to carry permit holders
the ability to carry their firearm concealed across state lines. 
Once signed by the Governor, we'll keep you posted as agreements
are established.
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This information is provided as a service of the National Rifle
Association Institute for Legislative Action, Fairfax, VA.
This and other information on the Second Amendment and the NRA is
available at: http://WWW.NRA.Org
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