Coalition of CT Sportsmen - VOTE Tue April 26, Politics, More

April 26, Tuesday,  CT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. VOTE! LEGISLATION: Bill Status: READ THE FILE. That is what will be debated. Read the Fiscal Note and Bill Analysis Reading the bill: Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets. Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is NEW (Indicated at the first part of the para), it is not underlined. It is also imperative you know & contact your own legislators providing your Support/Opposition and requesting their Support/Opposition for the bill. Ask them also to co-sponsor positive bills. How to Find Your Legislators: https://cga.ct.gov/#  CT General Assembly Home Page: http://www.cga.ct.gov/  2016 Regular Session Convened: February 3, 2016 Adjourns:  May 4, 2016 SB-139   AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO ESTABLISH A TROUT STAMP. SUPPORT.  Public Hearing 02/24  Joint Favorable Substitute (ENV) 3/16/2016. File Number 365. (Must Read-Additional items including Pheasant Program!) Senate Calendar Number 257. Referred by Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate. SB-136    AN ACT REGULATING THE USE OF JETTED ARTICULATED VESSELS AND CERTAIN WATER SKIING DEVICES.Public Hearing 02/24  3/4/2016 (ENV) Joint Favorable Substitute. File No. 124 [pdf] Referred by Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding. Favorable Report. No New File. SB-81   AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER AS A WILD AND SCENIC RIVER.  SUPPORT. Public Hearing 02/11 2/24/2016 (ENV) Joint Favorable. File Number 30. Senate Calendar Number 75. HB-5054 AN ACT PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. OPPOSE(Must Read). Public Hearing 03/14. Joint Favorable. House Calendar Number 370. File Number 602 Connecticut: Bill that Violates Due Process Scheduled for Hearing. Dem Lawmakers, Malloy Renew Push To Take Guns Away From Those Accused of Domestic Violence  A Nasty Political Wedge in Connecticut (Must Read). NRA: Connecticut: Two Anti-Gun Bills Pass Committee and Head to House Floor (Must Read). HB-5315  AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF THE HABITUATION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS, THE POSTING OF INFORMATIONAL NOTICES CONCERNING ENCOUNTERS WITH WILDLIFE AND THE STATUS OF SNAPPING TURTLES UNDER STATE LAW. SUPPORT.  Public Hearing 02/24. 3/4/2016 (ENV) Joint Favorable. File No. 114 [pdf House Calendar Number 108.    State Seeks To Ban Feeding Bears, Coyotes On Private Land HB-5316  AN ACT CONCERNING SPORT FISHING LICENSES FOR ANGLERS WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 02/24. Committee Deadline. NO ACTION. HB-5384  AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE TURN IN POACHERS AND LOBSTER RESTORATION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 03/04. Committee Deadline. NO ACTION. HB-5408  AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESENTATION OF A CARRY PERMIT. Public Hearing 03/03.  3/10/2016 (PS)  Joint Favorable Substitute. File Number 240  3/29/2016  House Calendar Number 183.  Gun proposal sparks new debate  Gun Bill Pits Law Enforcement Against Second Amendment Advocates   Public Safety & Security Committee March 3rd Public Hearing   "Open-Carry": Enforcement of General Statutes § 29-35 (b) as Amended in 2015     Bill That Gives Law Enforcement Ability To Ask for Gun Permit Headed To House  Gun proposal sparks new debate HB-5409  AN ACT CONCERNING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A TEMPORARY STATE PERMIT TO CARRY A PISTOL OR A REVOLVER. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 03/03.  3/10/2016 (PS)  Joint Favorable Substitute. File Number 241 House Calendar Number 184. HB-5578   AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE AND TRADE OF IVORY AND RHINOCEROS HORN. OPPOSE. Public Hearing 03/11. 3/16/2016 (ENV)  Joint Favorable Substitute  House Calendar Number 283. File Number 418 HB-5582  AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRIVATE LAND REVOLVER HUNTING PERMIT. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 03/11. 3/16/2016 (ENV)  Joint Favorable Substitute. File Number 362 House Calendar Number 256. [See Amendment] HB-5597   AN ACT PROTECTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS SEEKING RESTRAINING ORDERS. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 03/14. Joint Favorable. House Calendar Number 391. File Number 611. SB-20   AN ACT CONCERNING CARRYING A FIREARM WHILE INTOXICATED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 03/03.  3/10/2016 (PS)  Joint Favorable Substitute. File Number 254  Senate Calendar Number 199. Referred by Senate to Committee on Judiciary. No New File. Senate Passed On Consent Calendar. House Calendar Number 450. SB-137  AN ACT CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, PAY OR PLEA IN A HUNTING OR FISHING VIOLATION CASE. SUPPORT. Public Hearing 02/24. 3/4/2016  (ENV) Joint Favorable Substitute. File No. 125 [pdf] Senate Calendar Number 138. Referred by Senate to Committee on Government Administration and Elections. Joint Favorable. Referred by Senate to Committee on Judiciary. No New File. H.B.- 5622 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF ERASED RECORDS IN DETERMINING WHETHER A PERSON IS A SUITABLE PERSON TO CARRY A PISTOL OR REVOLVER. OPPOSE. Public Hearing 03/14. NO ACTION. SB-227  AN ACT CONCERNING CECIL'S LAW. OPPOSE. Public Hearing 03/04. 3/16/2016 (ENV) Joint Favorable Substitute. Senate Calendar Number 288.  File Number 430 Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 3898. Referred by Senate to Committee on Judiciary. Joint Favorable. No New File.  Namibia BANS HUNTING BANS!  Lion Kill Fest: The Impact of the HSUS Ideology Banning trophy hunting will damage conservation more than help it in sub-Saharan Africa Trophy hunting ban: Conservancies put at disadvantage   A Hunting Ban Saps a Village’s Livelihood   Trophy hunting contributes more to the conservation of wildlife in South Africa than any conservation fees or other tourism incentives HB 5623 AN ACT CONCERNING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, ACCESS TO MARSHALS, AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OPPOSE FIREARMS SECTIONS.  Public Hearing 03/14. Joint Favorable Substitute. House Calendar Number 368. File Number 597.  ADDED H.B. No. 5344 AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR ANIMALS THAT ARE NEGLECTED OR TREATED CRUELLY.  OPPOSE. Public Hearing Judiciary 02/24. Joint Favorable. House Calendar Number 362.  File Number 591. Provides legal representation for animals. Establishes quasi - personhood to animals. Could affect hunting/hunting dogs. See amendments. Session Ends May 4.. COMMUNICATE YOUR VIEWS & POSITIONS!      Click on button on left. Become a member of the Coalition of CT Sportsmen and get your club to support our Lobbying and  grassroots efforts protecting, defending and advancing YOUR RIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES! We need your help NOW! Thanks. POLITICS: Clinton Talks Comprehensive Gun Safety Reform In Hartford’s North End Clinton storms Connecticut with gun-control message Hillary Clinton Is Coming For Your Guns Yo, #NeverTrump Peeps: Hillary Discusses Her Gun BAN With Sandy Hook Families Malloy Drops School-Cut Hammer On Republican Strongholds OPINION, REPORTS, MISC Media Losing Its Grip on Dictating Gun Views Gun Makers Face More Bad News In Sandy Hook Lawsuit Judge Makes INSANE Ruling On Sandy Hook Families Ability To Sue Remington, Maker Of Gun Used In Shooting Clinton’s latest reason to sue gun manufacturers: Hey, we can sue toy companies Bill To Fund State Parks Clears Second Hurdle 11th Annual Great Park Pursuit Connecticut State Park Family Adventure Begins April 30th at Keney Park, Hartford STRIPED BASS REPORTING CARDS & TAGS AVAILABLE   WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH NEW hunting & Trapping Regulations approved by DEEP Commissioner  Still requires approval by other agencies before going to the Legislature Regulation Review Committee for approval. Hopefully signed by the Sec of State before fall seasons.   EVENTS “Bear Hunt (Guided) for TWO”  Raffle Mountain View Sporting Camp – Portage, Maine Tickets are going fast!!! Get yours NOW!!! Quantities are limited!!! CT Trappers Association  ****Lodging, meals and licenses not included. Dates: Arrive Sunday, Sept. 4th – Hunt dates: September 5th – 11th, 2016  Winner to be announced May 1st, 2016 Proceeds support the fight to keep our trapping heritage! Maine Non- Resident License Fee Info:Firearms    $115  Bow   $75   Crossbow   $56    Bear Permit: $74 **Must have proof of a hunter safety course completion or a signed affidavit. ***To obtain tickets send check or money order for the amount per ticket to: Connecticut Trappers Association, Inc.  Wallingford, CT  06492   April 26 CT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. VOTE! May 14th Saturday NRA Dinner at Holiday Inn 110 Laura Ave, Norwich.  Doors open at 5:30 PM.  Price is $55.  Buffet dinner, three main courses. May 14th, 2016 Saturday Eastern CT Chapter of Ducks Unlimited 11th Annual Dinner/ Auction  at Mystic Hilton 20 Coogan Blvd Mystic. Door Prizes, Raffles, Special Raffles, Silent Auction & Live Auction. Many, many gun raffles. TICKET PRICES: $75.00 (Single – includes membership) $115.00 (Couple) Seating is limited, so get your tickets early! 2016 Nutmeg State Games!!  Nutmeg State Games Shooting Competition: - Location: Blue Trail Range, Wallingford, - Coordinator: Deb Lyman - Dates & Events Offered:  Air Rifle - June 9th and 10th; 3-Position - June 11th; Prone - June 12th- Age Groups: Sub-Junior, Inter-Junior, Junior, Open, Inter-Senior, Senior. -Entry Fee: $30.00 PRE-Registration Deadline: Fri., June 3rd. -Onsite Registration will be available each day of the tournament Contact Information  - Phone #: (860) 788-7041  - Email: nutmeg@nutmegstategames.org   June 4, 2016 Celebration of Life for George Perry Finch at 1:00 P.M. at the Mystic Rod and Gun Club,  44 Gun Club Road,  (off Rt 201) Stonington CT 06378.   In Memory of Life, March 2, 1936 - January 30, 2016. Anyone familiar with George knew his passion for hunting, fishing, trapping and the outdoors. Please join us in this Celebration of Life to share stories, memories, and laughter as George wished that we would remember him. October 1st, 2016 "Take A Vet" Fishing Event at Bozrah Rod & Gun Club 79 Santa Anna Rd, Lebanon Niantic Sportsmen’s Club  Acclaimed 3D Archery Course. There are six (open to the public) shoots slated for 2016 starting in April and ending in October: April 24, May 15, June 19, August 14, September 4, and October 16. " Email us at niantic3d@hotmail.com for information on the sport and participation in our shoots.  Copyright © 2016 Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen, All rights reserved.