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Committee reports weapons‑in‑public‑places measure after marathon amendments; final vote 8‑5
Summary
Engrossed second substitute Senate Bill 5098, which would restrict weapons in certain public buildings, parks, county fairs and similar places where children are likely to be present, was reported out of committee 8‑5 after more than a dozen amendments were proposed and several clarified scope and exceptions.
After an extended amendment stage and floor‑style debate, the Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on March 26 reported Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5098 out of committee with a due‑pass as amended recommendation on an 8‑5 vote.
Staff summarized the bill and a long list of amendments at the start of the hearing, noting the striking amendment included 18 individual amendment drafts that would add, remove or narrow restrictions and carve out exceptions. The underlying proposal would restrict the possession of weapons on the premises of state or local public buildings, parks or playgrounds where children are likely to be present, and county fair facilities. Among the…
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