HB1018 by Evans/SB1182 by Campfield

[Sky King]

Has anybody had opportunity to study these bills?  On first reading, they appear to be anti-discrimination legislation.  There are some interesting provisions in the bill but like the Ramsey/Faison parking lot bill, I fear there to be something a non-attorney like me may be overlooking. 

 

A couple of weeks ago at our local TFA meeting, Curry Todd made remarks about legislation that had been introduced but had not yet been heard.  He said in defending the Ramsey/Faison bill, that while not exactly what we wanted, this other legislation would complement and strengthen the parking lot bill to help do more of what we wanted.  It had not received the wide spred press and they hoped to keep it that way.  He did not mention any specific bill numbers so I don't know what bills to look at to see if they really do what Todd said they would do. 

 

I still don't like HB118/SB142.  I do not see why they would take the approach of addressing each issue with separate legislation. 

 

 

[Guest PapaB]

I'm not a lawyer either Sky but I don't like this bill.

 

Section 1 only adresses applicants, not employees.

 

Section 2 only says an employer can't stop you from owning or possessing firearms outside of work.

 

Section 3 says that if you're fired for possession where posted, you can't claim wrongful termination.

 

I'm just not seeing a benefit to the gun owner.