HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 07-95 03/21/1995 AF/
3116/95
RESOLUTION NO. 7-95
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING H.B. 568 IN THE
ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
RELATIVE TO FIREARM REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the laws governing the State of Illinois provide for Home Rule Units of
Government, which provisions allows and encourages Home Rule Units of
Government to establish laws that are in the best interest of the residents and
businesses in that Home Rule Unit; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect continue to
demonstrate the fact that they are reasonable and responsible in administering their
Home Rule powers in the best interest of the health, welfare and safety of its residents
and businesses; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the corporate authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect that any regulation governing local activities and/or business should
be established and enforced by the Village of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, members of the Illinois General Assembly are considering H. B. 568,
which House Bill preempts local units of government, including Home Rule Units,
from establishing regulations governing the possession, transporting, storing,
purchase, and/or sale of firearms as well as other aspects of firearms and supplies;
and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount
Prospect that laws governing the State of Illinois continue to allow local regulations to
be adopted governing firearms, which regulations can be more stringent that those
established by State Legislation; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby
express their opposition to H.B. 568.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby strongly oppose the passage of H.B. 568.
SECTION TWO: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect urge our State Legislators to oppose H.B. 568.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, Wilks, Farley
NAYS: C1 owes, Hendricks
ABSENT: Skowron
PASSED and APPR(~VED this 2~st day of March , 1995.
Gerald L. Farley,, Mayor
ATTEST: / ,_
Carol A. Fields, Village Clerk