Originally scheduled for last week's committee hearings, Senate Bill 1612 and Senate Bill 1774 will now be heard tomorrow, April 1, in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sponsored by state Senator Mark Green (R-22), SB 1612 would strengthen the state firearms preemption statute by giving all authority relating to firearms laws and regulations to the General Assembly. Sponsored by state Senator Mike Bell (R-9), SB 1174 would allow a law-abiding gun owner to carry a firearm in his or her own vehicle without a handgun carry permit (HCP).
Using the contact information provided below, please contact members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and respectfully urge them to vote “YES” on SB 1612 and SB 1774.
Senate Judiciary Committee:
Senator Brian Kelsey (R-31), Chairman
(615) 741-3036
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Senator Doug Overbey (R-2)
(615) 741-0981
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Senator Stacey Campfield (R-7)
(615) 741-1766
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Senator Mike Bell (R-9)
(615) 741-1946
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Senator Lowe Finney (D-27)
(615) 741-1810
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Senator Ophelia Ford (D-29)
(615) 741-1767
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Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-10)
(615) 741-6682
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Senator Mark Green (R-22)
(615) 741-2374
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Senator John Stevens (R-24)
(615) 741-4576
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