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Charles L. Cotton wrote:Other "organizations" are not contacted about their bills, although some will contact us. I can't say more because some lying dirtbags will twist what I say.

Chas.

I absolutely understand.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:I don't know if Stickland would amend HB195, or if he'll even get the opportunity. If it is really an OCT/NAGR bill as OCT claims, then they should be pushing for a committee substitute. Again, HB195 may never have the opportunity for a committee substitute.

Chas.

HI Charles, couple more questions.....

1. When a "pro" gun bill is written by another person/entity, and that bill is poorly crafted in some way (I'm thinking specifically of HB195's failure to adequately address 30.06 as an example, but this question is relevant to any such bill written by another entity which fails to address any possible consequences of the bill), does either NRA or TSRA involve itself in attempting to contact that entity through back-channels with suggestions for how the bill might be amended to have a greater chance for success (assuming it is truly pro-gun)?

2. OR.... in such a case, does NRA or TSRA just wash their hands of it and steer clear, making sure that all stakeholders in the process know and understand that it isn't NRA/TSRA's bill?

Just to be clear, I am asking about generalities, and I do understand why neither NRA nor TSRA would want their good names associated with a NAGR bill, particularly HB195, and I would agree with their doing so.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:Charles, can you please explain the "committee substitute" process? I'm not sure I understand exactly what that means/entails.

If a bill is given a committee hearing, the author can lay out a substitute bill that will be debated. If/when a vote is taken on the bill in committee, it is the substitute that is voted. Any bill can also be amended in committee by a majority vote, without laying out a substitute, but that is done when committee members other than the author want the amendments.

Chas.

So basically, the original bill acts as a placeholder, which is discarded once the substitution occurs?

Charles, can you please explain the "committee substitute" process? I'm not sure I understand exactly what that means/entails.