Post by Logan on Feb 14, 2017 18:31:23 GMT -6
A bill that would have repealed the law prohibiting permit holders from carrying a concealed handgun on public school property was killed Wednesday by legislators.
House Bill 1036 was voted down 6-3 by the House State and Veterans Affairs Committee after more than four hours of testimony.
Proponents said the bill would help prevent a Columbine-like school shooting. It would be “necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety,” according to the legislation, co-sponsored by Reps. Patrick Neville and Kim Ransom and state Sen. Tim Neville. All are Republicans.
Opponents claimed the measure would have made Colorado schools more dangerous by allowing more guns on school grounds.
Read more: www.denverpost.com/2017/02/08/school-concealed-weapons-bill-defeated/
House Bill 1036 was voted down 6-3 by the House State and Veterans Affairs Committee after more than four hours of testimony.
Proponents said the bill would help prevent a Columbine-like school shooting. It would be “necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety,” according to the legislation, co-sponsored by Reps. Patrick Neville and Kim Ransom and state Sen. Tim Neville. All are Republicans.
Opponents claimed the measure would have made Colorado schools more dangerous by allowing more guns on school grounds.
Read more: www.denverpost.com/2017/02/08/school-concealed-weapons-bill-defeated/