CCW for Kansans appears to be headed to the chopping blocks.
The anti's keep useing the same old reteric. I am convinced that some of these nay sayers still believe the world is flat.
Kansans urge your Senators to endorse the bill.
Topeka Capitol Journal:
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House OKs concealed guns
By CARL MANNING
The Associated Press
Even if the Legislature passes a bill to let Kansans carry hidden handguns, Gov. Bill Graves is expected to veto it. And, supporters don't have enough votes to override a veto.
The House voted 76-48 Thursday to pass a bill that would allow citizens with clean records and proper training to be issued a four-year license to carry concealed handguns.
Two years ago, Graves vetoed a similar bill, and he hasn't changed his view on the issue, a spokesman for the governor said.
It takes 84 votes to override a veto in the House, and it is doubtful supporters of the bill could muster that number.
The bill goes to the Senate, where the Federal and State Affairs Committee will consider the measure next Thursday along with another House-passed bill to prevent local governments from suing gunmakers.
Chairwoman Lana Oleen, R-Manhattan, who opposes concealed weapons, said she had no idea whether her committee would send the bill to the Senate for debate.
If the bill makes it to the chamber, Senate President Dick Bond, R-Overland Park, said it would be a close call as to whether it could pass. Bond said he opposes the bill but added, "Everybody knows where they are going to be on the bill."
Senate Majority Leader Tim Emert, R-Independence, said the concealed gun bill Graves vetoed passed the chamber 22-18, and he doesn't see the vote changing much.
But Bond and Emert both said there is no way to muster the needed 27 votes to override a veto by Graves.
The bill was pitched in the House as measure to improve safety for Kansans, especially women, by making criminals think twice before attacking someone.
Critics say it puts more guns on the streets and results in more gun-related deaths and shootings.
Copyright 1999 The Topeka Capital-Journal
The anti's keep useing the same old reteric. I am convinced that some of these nay sayers still believe the world is flat.
Kansans urge your Senators to endorse the bill.
Topeka Capitol Journal:
____________________________________
House OKs concealed guns
By CARL MANNING
The Associated Press
Even if the Legislature passes a bill to let Kansans carry hidden handguns, Gov. Bill Graves is expected to veto it. And, supporters don't have enough votes to override a veto.
The House voted 76-48 Thursday to pass a bill that would allow citizens with clean records and proper training to be issued a four-year license to carry concealed handguns.
Two years ago, Graves vetoed a similar bill, and he hasn't changed his view on the issue, a spokesman for the governor said.
It takes 84 votes to override a veto in the House, and it is doubtful supporters of the bill could muster that number.
The bill goes to the Senate, where the Federal and State Affairs Committee will consider the measure next Thursday along with another House-passed bill to prevent local governments from suing gunmakers.
Chairwoman Lana Oleen, R-Manhattan, who opposes concealed weapons, said she had no idea whether her committee would send the bill to the Senate for debate.
If the bill makes it to the chamber, Senate President Dick Bond, R-Overland Park, said it would be a close call as to whether it could pass. Bond said he opposes the bill but added, "Everybody knows where they are going to be on the bill."
Senate Majority Leader Tim Emert, R-Independence, said the concealed gun bill Graves vetoed passed the chamber 22-18, and he doesn't see the vote changing much.
But Bond and Emert both said there is no way to muster the needed 27 votes to override a veto by Graves.
The bill was pitched in the House as measure to improve safety for Kansans, especially women, by making criminals think twice before attacking someone.
Critics say it puts more guns on the streets and results in more gun-related deaths and shootings.
Copyright 1999 The Topeka Capital-Journal
Good luck, folks.