Email from MCRGO   MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS "Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation." MONDAY E'NEWS   Lame Duck Wrap Up On the afternoon of Thursday, December 12, Michigan House Republicans walked out of session in protest of the refusal of Democrats to address a phase out of the tipped wage credit and earned sick leave, issues that threaten restaurant workers and the small businesses that employ them beginning next year. Several hours later, Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) also walked out of session in protest of an abuse of the legislative process during the Lame Duck session and what she alleges are broken promises by Democratic House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit). Whitsett and the Republicans were joined the following week by Sen. Sylvania Santana (D-Detroit) who also publicly criticized Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. As a result of the lack of a quorum and increased infighting among Democrats, the list of gun control legislation passed in Lame Duck is far less harmful than it could have been. The most dangerous bills are dead. Thanks to all of you who contacted your legislators on firearms legislation since Election Day. Thanks to the Republican legislators who stood firm against gun control bills. And thanks to the courage and fortitude of Rep. Karen Whitsett who denied Democrats their necessary 56th vote. A special thank you to Republican Speaker-elect Matt Hall who masterfully outmaneuvered Democratic Speaker Joe Tate. Tate's gamble -to not hold session between June and November in order to protect Democrats at the polls and then push through a heavy partisan agenda after the election- failed spectacularly and should serve as a lesson for future legislative leaders. Michigan Gun Control Legislation 2023-2024 *Progressed in Lame Duck PUBLIC ACTS: Long Gun Transfers (2023) Red Flag (2023) Storage Mandates (2023) Domestic Violence (2023) Open Carry Polling Place Ban (2024)* as HB 4127 & 4128 ENROLLED: Safe Storage Parental Notification (2024)* as HB 5450 & 5451 Seized & Buyback Firearms Destruction (2024)* as HB 6144, 6145, & 6146 DEAD: Abolish Firearms Manufacturer Immunity* Weakening of Local Government Preemption* Capitol & Legislative Buildings Gun Ban* Home Built Gun (Ghost Gun) Ban* Bump Stock Ban* Felony Sale to Prohibited Persons* No Sell List* Domestic Violence, Part II* Colored Gun Ban Imitation Firearms Ban Vehicle Storage Requirements State Owned/Leased Buildings Gun Ban Off-Property BB Gun Ban for Minors Modern Rifle Open Carry Ban Age Increase to 21 for Private Purchases 14 Day Waiting Period Extension of CPL Disclosure Requirements Anti-Gun Propaganda Mandate for Sales The full list of Michigan firearms legislation can be found at MCRGO.org/legislation. Links on the website direct users to bill text as well as to the legislative analyses. Introducing Dome IQ Dome IQ is a revolutionary new policy platform for engaged citizens like you! With Dome IQ, you can: Stay up to date by tracking bills and legislators Improve public policy by instantly sharing your opinions Get a quick understanding with AI-generated bill summaries Legislators need to hear from you! Claim your free account at DomeIQ.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Women for Gun Rights Day of Legislative Advocacy Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Michigan Capitol Building; 100 North Capitol; Lansing, MI 48910 Sign up & purchase shirt at the QR code above. This is not a MCRGO event. Outdoorama Thursday-Sunday, February 20-23, 2025, Hours Vary by Day Suburban Collection Showplace; 46100 Grand River Ave.; Novi, MI 48374 MCRGO's Booth Number is 5415. Ultimate Sports Show Thursday-Sunday, March 13-16, 2025, Hours Vary by Day DeVos Place; 303 Monroe Ave. NW; Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MCRGO's Booth Number is 2153. MCRGO | PO Box 2294 | Grand Rapids, MI 49501 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice