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Committee clears bill to clarify enhanced concealed-carry rules; tourism and venues warn of business impacts

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · April 2, 2019
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Summary

Senate Bill 660, a package of clarifications to Arkansas' enhanced concealed-carry law, passed committee as amended. Supporters said it restores intent for carrying in some public buildings and allows dorm-room storage; convention and arena officials warned removing signage authority could reduce bookings and force taxpayer support of venues.

Senate Bill 660 was amended and adopted in committee. The sponsor described the bill as a series of clarifications and fixes to Arkansas' enhanced-concealed-carry regime, including clarifying that publicly owned buildings such as local government facilities were intended to allow enhanced-permit carriers to carry, providing for secure dorm-room storage for permit-holders,…

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