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FirearmsOn Tuesday, March 6, the Senate passed SB 1304 (firearms regulation; political subdivisions) by a vote of 18-11. The 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 Senate adopted an amendment offered by the bill's sponsor, Senator Frank Antenori (R-Tucson), to incorporate Megan's Law, establishing parameters for criminal negligence for the use of a firearm within a municipality. The bill, opposed by the League for reasons of public safety and local control, has been transmitted to the House for possible further consideration.Also on Tuesday, March 6, the House passed HB 2729 (state regulation of firearms) by a vote of 37-21. The bill, opposed by the League, requires governmental entities to allow guns into public establishments, unless armed personnel and metal detection equipment are installed at their entrances. The measure, sponsored by Rep. David Gowan (R-Sierra Vista), applies to the state and all political subdivisions and preempts municipalities from having any firearms ordinance stricter than state law. It has been scheduled for consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 12. |
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