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Committee re‑refers technical bill to allow some retired peace officers to carry at the Capitol; amendment to narrow scope fails
Summary
House File 924, a technical fix clarifying that certain retired peace officers may carry at the state Capitol without obtaining a civilian permit, was re‑referred to the general register; an amendment that would have limited carrying to official capital security personnel failed on a roll call.
House File 924, described by sponsor Representative Nash as a technical fix to language adopted in 2015, was moved out of the House Public Safety Committee to the general register on Feb. 26.
The bill clarifies that retired peace officers who meet federal training and qualification requirements may carry a sidearm on Capitol grounds without obtaining a…
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