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FirearmsSB 1304 (firearms regulation; political subdivisions), sponsored by Senator Frank Antenori (R-Tucson), passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday by a 5-2 vote. This bill repeals statutory language permitting a political subdivision to adopt an ordinance or rule restricting the discharge of firearms within one-fourth of a mile of an occupied structure. The League, an opponent of the measure, requested a stakeholders' meeting to discuss its concerns with the sponsor. The sponsor committed to convene such a meeting. In the meantime, the bill moves on to the Rules Committee.A related measure, HB 2729 (state regulation of firearms), requires governmental entities to either allow guns into public establishments, or have armed certified officers and metal detection equipment at entrances. The measure, sponsored by Rep. David Gowan (R-Sierra Vista) applies to the State and its political subdivisions and preempts municipalities from having any firearms ordinance stricter than state law. The measure passed the House Committee on Military Affairs and Public Safety by a vote of 6-2 and proceeds to the Rules Committee. |
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