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SB300: Dangerous weapons; governing body has authority to restrict in governmental facilities.

Chief Patron

Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31)

Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31)
Served: 1996–

Progress

Yes Introduced
No Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

01/22/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Dangerous weapons in government facilities.  Provides that the governing body of any locality may, by ordinance, make it unlawful for any person to possess a dangerous weapon upon the property, including buildings and grounds thereof, of any facility that is owned or leased by that locality and used by it for governmental purposes.

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Michael P., tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Oppose. I generally support concealed carry laws.

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Bill Text

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