ISSUE 5 - February 10, 2012

Firearms

On Monday, February 6, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard two firearms measures. SB 1448 (misconduct involving weapons; public property), sponsored by Senator Steve Smith (R-Maricopa), provides that, unless access is controlled or restricted by the presence of a law enforcement officer or armed security guard, a person entering a public establishment or public event is not guilty of misconduct involving weapons if that person is carrying a firearm. Despite the League's opposition, the bill passed committee by a vote of 4-3.

The other measure, SB 1474 (weapons; university; college grounds) permits people to carry firearms on college campuses but provides for restricted access to buildings. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ron Gould (R-Lake Havasu City), requires colleges and universities to provide lockers in which gun carriers can store their weapons before entering campus facilities.

SB 1474, which is opposed by the League, passed the committee by a vote of 5-3. Both SB 1474 and SB 1148 will now proceed to the Senate Rules Committee.



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Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012