House Bill (HB) 2320: firearms; permit holders; public places
Sponsor: Representative Barton
Overview: HB 2320 changes statute on misconduct involving weapons related to public buildings and public events.
League Position: OPPOSE - The League is opposed to this bill as it is an intrusion into local decision making and costly.
Summary: HB 2320 states that if government wants to deny entry to public buildings and events to those with concealed weapons permits and their firearms, they must install screening equipment and have security personnel.
Updates
03/30/15: Senate COW FAILED to approve after adopting a Kavanagh floor amendment. Roll call 14:15.
03/26/15: from Senate rules okay.
03/25/15: withdrawn from Senate gov. From Senate approp do pass
03/23/15: further referred to Senate approp
03/16/15: referred to Senate gov
03/12/15: Passed House Third Read 33-25. Transmitted to the Senate.
03/02/15: House COW approved with amendment
02/16/15: from House rules okay
02/12/15: The bill passed the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee by a vote of 6-3.
02/16/15: from House rules okay.