Index to active gun legislation 2021
HB 2058 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Reciprocity – expanding
SB 40 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Guns during emergencies – allowing

Legislature overrides Governor’s gun safety veto

May 4, 2021

HB 2058, passed into law. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

The Republican led legislature gathered enough votes this week to override the Governor’s veto of this dangerous bill that makes gun ownership easier, allowing the NRA’s gun companies to make more money in Kansas.

Override vote due in the legislature

April 23, 2021

HB 2058, override vote soon. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

This bill now moves back to the legislature for an override vote by the House and Senate. The NRA asked their members to contact their legislators. This is the time for gun control supporters to contact their State Representative and Senator. Ask for opposition to HB 2058. You can find contacts for all your representatives at Common Cause.

Reciprocity to other states is vetoed by the Governor

April 23, 2021

HB 2058, vetoed by the governor. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

Fortunately, Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed this bill. There is still a risk of a legislative override.

Gun zealots push easy gun access bill through the legislature

April 10, 2021

HB 2058 passed the legislature and is before the Governor. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

Now is the last chance to stop this reckless bill. Contact the Governor’s office and ask for opposition to HB 2058. You can find contacts for all your representatives at Common Cause.

Careless NRA bill needs help to stop it

April 9, 2021

HB 2058 passed the Senate and is before the House. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

This bill passed the Alabama Senate and moved to the House for consideration. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Representative. Now is the time to fight both the NRA and gun violence. Contact your Representative and ask for opposition to HB 2058. You can find contacts for all your representatives at Common Cause.

Bill is before full Senate that expands gun violence

March 31, 2021

HB 2058 is before the full Senate. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

HB 2058 is now before the full Senate for a vote any time now. The NRA asked their members to contact their state Senator. Right now is the time to contact your state Senator. Urge them to oppose HB 2058 that expands gun violence in Kansas. You can find contacts for all your representatives at Common Cause.

Mass shootings not slowing down new NRA gun laws

March 25, 2021

SB 40 is signed into law. It allows gun stores and manufacturers to continue business as the rest of the state is closed down for a declared emergency. Of course, the NRA loves this bill as it allows their supporters to continue business. 👎 dislike

The NRA thanked all their supporters who helped pass this unsafe law.

Hearing this week on reciprocity for all states

March 20, 2021

HB 2058 is before a Senate committee. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

This bill already passed the full House and is now before the Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs for a meeting on Monday (03/22/2021). The NRA asked their members to contact the committee members. Please help offset the power of the NRA and either contact the committee or your state Senator. Ask for opposition to HB 2058. You can find contacts for all your representatives at Common Cause.

Allowing guns and killing others during emergencies

March 18, 2021

SB 40 is before the Governor. It allows gun stores and manufacturers to continue business as the rest of the state is closed down for a declared emergency. Of course, the NRA loves this bill as it allows their supporters to continue business. 👎 dislike

This bill passed the legislature and is now before the Governor for final signature. The NRA did not even alert their members about this bill because they assumed it would pass. You should make your voice known to the Governor and urge opposition to SB 40. You can find contacts for all your representatives at Common Cause.

Reciprocity bill passed the House

March 5, 2021

HB2058 is passed the House of Representatives. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 dislike

This bill passed the House on Wednesday and now moves on to the State Senate. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Senator. This is the time for gun safety supporters to contact their State Senator and ask for opposition to HB2058. You can find your representatives at Common Cause.

Reciprocity bill is before the full House of Representatives

February 11, 2021

HB2058 is before the House of Representatives. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that particular state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 Dislike

The Kansas House Committee of Federal and State Affairs approved of this reciprocity bill yesterday. Several committee members tried to add an amendment to ban guns from the Capitol. With no consideration of obviously dangerous attempted takeover of the nations Capitol, the amendment failed. It now goes before the full House for a vote.

The NRA pushes these bills in many states to increase the sale of guns. They asked their members to contact their Representatives on this bill. Gun control supporters who contact their Representatives now, please ask for opposition to HB2058. You can find your representatives at Common Cause.

Kansas: Reciprocity bill being considered

January 22, 2021

The Kansas House Committee on Federal and State Affairs is scheduled to hear a reciprocity bill on January 27. These bills extend license privileges to those with licenses from other state. This sounds logical until you realize that those licensed in other states often avoid training and security checks to get their license.

HB2058 is in committee. It recognizes out of state concealed carry permits. It doesn’t matter how easy it is to get the permit in that state. Some states have virtually no requirements. 👎 Dislike