Knimrod
02-09-2006, 11:08 PM
Gun measure bogs down in House committee
February 8th, 2006
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A proposal that would allow workers to leave guns in their cars at the workplace stalled Wednesday in a House committee.
The House Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on the bill (HB 129) because members said it needed more work.
The National Rifle Association backs the proposal, noting that gun owners lose their Second Amendment rights when they are prohibited from leaving a legal gun in a locked vehicle at work. The group estimates more than 6 million gun owners live in Florida.
Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, introduced the House version in an attempt to ensure employees can carry guns to protect themselves on the way to and from work.
If passed, employers could face up to five years in prison and fines if they prevent workers from storing guns in their vehicles in workplace parking lots.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce opposes the measure, believing businesses should have the right to ban guns on their property.
Both sides said they hoped to work out a compromise.
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. David Simmons, R-Longwood, said the compromise would include exceptions where guns are never allowed, including workplaces dealing with hazardous materials, national or state security or aerospace.
Link to story (http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060208/APN/602081008)
February 8th, 2006
http://www.migunowners.org/images/ap.gif
A proposal that would allow workers to leave guns in their cars at the workplace stalled Wednesday in a House committee.
The House Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on the bill (HB 129) because members said it needed more work.
The National Rifle Association backs the proposal, noting that gun owners lose their Second Amendment rights when they are prohibited from leaving a legal gun in a locked vehicle at work. The group estimates more than 6 million gun owners live in Florida.
Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, introduced the House version in an attempt to ensure employees can carry guns to protect themselves on the way to and from work.
If passed, employers could face up to five years in prison and fines if they prevent workers from storing guns in their vehicles in workplace parking lots.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce opposes the measure, believing businesses should have the right to ban guns on their property.
Both sides said they hoped to work out a compromise.
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. David Simmons, R-Longwood, said the compromise would include exceptions where guns are never allowed, including workplaces dealing with hazardous materials, national or state security or aerospace.
Link to story (http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060208/APN/602081008)