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ND SCR4017
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Sitte
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AI Summary
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Expresses opposition to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty in its current form and any treaty that infringes on the individual or collective right to keep and bear arms
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States the treaty covers both military munitions and "small arms and light weapons" without distinguishing between different types of firearms, from rockets to handguns and rifles
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Claims the treaty would expand federal firearms controls on transportation across national borders, require records of all arms and individual users, and obligate the United States to take measures infringing on Second Amendment rights
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Urges the President, Secretary of State, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and all U.S. Senators to reject the treaty
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Directs the North Dakota Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to federal officials, state governors, state legislators, and all members of the North Dakota Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution relating to the Obama Administration's proposal that the Senate of the United States consider adoption of a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/09
4/9/2013