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I confirmed it with a member of the Governor's staff.

Congrats to everyone involved.

I'm little "soured" on the fact that he didn't man up & actually sign it as he told us he would (shocker - he didn't keep his word).. so now he can try to play both sides... to us - "hey you guys got Sun Hunting" and the anti's.. "I didn't sign it.."

Oh well - get out there after Oct 4 - and aim small.

Now - to work on getting this expanded to other properties and/or all weapons...

Now I can enjoy the live hunts on Sunday too :)

I gave him that number (15-204) and he looked it up and came back and said: "he didn't sign it, but it's law."

Of course the Governor's own staff not knowing what the actual rules are wouldn't surprise me, so ...

It was transfered yesterday from the Secretary of the State's office where they reviewed it to the Governors desk. The Governors staff now needs to review it for legalities or anything they may want to find wrong or missing and once that passes, it could be a week or so, then it goes to "his desk" for him to sign or.. ignore, then he has 15 days

So 2 weeks or more yet??

So its not over yet. And if the Governors staff that is reviewing it finds something wrong with the Bill; the Secretary of the States office didn't, who knows what could happen.

I just spoke to Travis, who answered the phone at (860)566-4840.

I asked about the current status of HB 6034, Sunday Hunting, Public Act 15-204.

I believe he was the guy I spoke to the other day who told me it was law). He told me the same thing that Shadow posted:

He said that there was some confusion, and that yes it has been transferred to the Governor's Desk, and it will be reviewed and THEN the 15 day window starts ticking.

UGH! I'm Sorry for the false hope and bad info guys, I was reporting what I believed to be the case.

Keep calling I guess.

I'm predicting that Malloy runs down the clock, and then signs it at the last minute and tells us how lucky we all are to have him on our side.

TEL: (860) 566-4840

Either way it's a great sign that the sponsor says its law.

"Hasn't signed yet, but he just got it in the 18th so he still has 11 days to sign it. His staff has told he he is in favor "

UGH. More waiting.

I guess its a done deal.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2015&bill_num=6034

Crazy that nobody, including the Governor's aides, and the Sponsor of the Bill, knows exactly how this works. A cynical man might say that they intended it to be that way

it's 18 days excluding Sundays and holidays.

P.S. oops, I meant 15

Tick, tock.

Action by the Governor

If the Governor receives the bill while the legislature is in session, he has five calendar days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, in which to sign it or return it to the house in which it originated with a statement of his objections. In the latter case, the bill may be reconsidered and, if passed by at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the General Assembly, it becomes law. If the Governor does not sign or veto the bill within five calendar days after the same has been presented to him, Sundays and holidays excepted, it automatically becomes law unless the General Assembly has adjourned the regular or special session. If the regular or special session has adjourned, the bill becomes law unless the Governor, within fifteen calendar days after it has been presented to him, transmits it to the Secretary of the State with his objections.

The million dollar question - have they adjourned?

I think you're on to something there!! If all of us completed our hunting license applications as transgender instead of checking the male or female boxes we might get a lot more consideration in Hartford.

New handle for me would be "Big Doe that wants to be a Buck Bruce".

If I was a transgender alcoholic, this state would be great for me.

...and don't say notin notme. What I told you was in confidence and it only happened three times.

TEL: (860) 566-4840

Dear Animal Advocates, Good news: Governor Malloy’s office told me that they are getting bombarded with calls and emails in favor of maintaining the ban on Sunday hunting! Your calls make a difference…our Governor is listening! Governor Malloy has until July 6 to veto the bill, or it becomes law without his signature. Please call Governor Malloy and ask your family/friends (who vote) to make a quick and easy call TODAY to ask Governor Malloy to veto the Sunday hunting bill! Governor’s Office: (860) 566-4840 Email the Governor by going to: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp…| SUGGESTED SCRIPT (please be sure to give your address so they can confirm that you are a constituent): “My name is _____, and my address is ______. Please veto Sunday hunting, PA15-204. I vote, and I do not want Sunday hunting. Thank you for listening!” The message can be as simple as the above, but if you want more talking points… Talking points: • Hunters already enjoy recreational opportunities disproportionate with their numbers — hunting is already permitted 6 days a week for most of the year. It is only fair that given their overwhelming majority of the state's population, non-hunters should have one day per week to enjoy Connecticut's rich natural resources in safety and peace. • Contrary to what proponents claim, Sunday hunting will not reduce risk of Lyme disease in humans. There’s good reason the Centers for Disease Control, world health authorities, and our own state health department do not recommend hunting to reduce Lyme disease – because it doesn’t work. • Contrary to what proponents claim, Sunday hunting will not reduce deer populations. At best, Sunday hunting may remove another 1% of the deer population, which by no means can be considered “population control”. • Per the latest survey by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Commerce, wildlife watchers (defined as observing, feeding, or photographing wildlife) in Connecticut not only outnumber hunters by a margin of 29 to 1, but they also outspend hunters by 7.4 to 1, contributing about $510 million to the economy annually. • Bow hunting is an especially cruel form of hunting, with an inherent high crippling rate (if the hunter misses a kill shot, the deer suffers a slow, painful death). Remember…Your power is with your VOTE, so you can be very brief if you choose! Please be sure to state your NAME and ADDRESS. The Governor’s office will take note of area codes in their caller ID, so if your phone does not have a CT area code (860 or 203), please make a point to explain that you vote in Connecticut! Thank you, Annie Annie Hornish Connecticut Senior State Director The Humane Society of the United States

860-566-4840 !!

Just called, and will continue to do so until it's signed, vetoed or passes w/o his signature. I also sent an email to at least 50 people who have been involved in this. I expect that their phones will begin to heat up again today.

I reminded the guy on the phone that Dan told his brother he'd sign a bill if it got to his desk. He said: "I'll tell the Governor it might be hard on your brother in his Hunting club if you veto this bill." I didn't even have to say it. :-)

Please sign the Sunday Hunting Bill PA15-204 into law as you promised you would. Thanks.

"In his second term, Malloy said he would support hunting on Sundays. Hunters have been pushing for that change in the state law for years with no success, but Malloy says now that he supports Sunday hunting."

Hartford Courant 11/3/14

http://www.courant.com/politics/elections/hc-dannel-malloy-tom-foley-connecticut-five-things-story.html#page=3

Of course that article also says that Dan pledged not to raise taxes.

Seriously would anybody be shocked if Dan were to veto this?

If so you haven't been paying attention.

No such thing as a sure thing with politicians.

Then I called and spoke to Jhamal who confirmed it!

Done deal!

FINALLY!!

Good job everyone.