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House sends HB 12-18 to conference committee after debate over firearms in alcohol-serving establishments
Summary
After floor debate about municipal authority and whether people may carry concealed firearms in establishments that sell a majority of alcohol, the South Dakota House voted 35–34 (one excused) to not concur in Senate amendments and to appoint a conference committee for House Bill 12-18.
The South Dakota House of Representatives voted to not concur in Senate amendments to House Bill 12-18 and appointed a conference committee after an extended floor debate, passing the substitute motion 35–34 with one member excused.
The bill, as discussed on the floor, includes two provisions highlighted by sponsors and opponents. Representative Mike Elward, the House sponsor, said the bill clarifies municipal authority and contains language allowing municipalities that already use metal detectors and guards at city-owned event centers to continue doing so for certain events. Elward said the Senate-amended bill also included a change "that would allow that person to continue to carry their concealed firearm" in an establishment that sells more than 50% alcohol on the premises—so long as the individual is not intoxicated.
Supporters of sending the matter to a conference committee argued the House should separate two distinct policy…
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