Key Votes
HB 1272 - Authorizing Handguns in of Places of Worship - Key Vote
Louisiana Key Votes
Stages
- July 2, 2010 Executive Signed
- June 17, 2010 House Concurrence Vote Passed
- June 15, 2010 Senate Bill Passed
- May 7, 2010 House Bill Passed
- April 12, 2010 Introduced
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Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - July 2, 2010
Title: Authorizing Handguns in of Places of Worship
Signed by Governor Bobby Jindal
Legislation - Concurrence Vote Passed (House) (65-26) - June 17, 2010 (Key vote)
Title: Authorizing Handguns in of Places of Worship
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes the concealed carry of handguns in churches, synagogues, mosques, or any similar place of worship.
Highlights:
-Increases the term limit and cost of concealed carry permits from 4 years to 5 years and to 25 dollars per year (Sec. 1).
-Authorizes a permittee to carry a concealed handgun into churches, synagogues, mosques, or any similar place of worship as long as the owner or administrator of the location has authorized them to do so (Sec. 1).
-Authorizes churches, synagogues, and mosques to employ armed security forces who are either law enforcement officers or who are authorized to carry concealed handguns (Sec. 1).
-Requires the administration who allows the carrying of concealed handguns to inform their congregation of their policy (Sec. 1).
-Prohibits concealed carry of handguns in churches, synagogues, and mosques that are located on the property of a school (Sec. 1).
-Requires churches, synagogues, and mosques authorizing the carry of concealed handguns to require an additional 8 hours of tactical training annually to those members who wish to carry a concealed handgun into said location (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (22-9) - June 15, 2010 (Key vote)
Title: Authorizing Handguns in of Places of Worship
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the concealed carry of handguns in churches, synagogues, mosques, or any similar place of worship.
Highlights:
-Increases the term limit and cost of concealed carry permits from 4 years to 5 years and to 25 dollars per year (Sec. 1).
-Authorizes a permittee to carry a concealed handgun into churches, synagogues, mosques, or any similar place of worship as long as the owner or administrator of the location has authorized them to do so (Sec. 1).
-Authorizes churches, synagogues, and mosques to employ armed security forces who are either law enforcement officers or who are authorized to carry concealed handguns (Sec. 1).
-Requires the administration who allows the carrying of concealed handguns to inform their congregation of their policy (Sec. 1).
-Prohibits concealed carry of handguns in churches, synagogues, and mosques that are located on the property of a school (Sec. 1).
-Requires churches, synagogues, and mosques authorizing the carry of concealed handguns to require an additional 8 hours of tactical training annually to those members who wish to carry a concealed handgun into said location (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (84-0) - May 7, 2010
Legislation - Introduced (House) - April 12, 2010
Title: Authorizing Handguns in of Places of Worship
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Joe McPherson (LA - D) (Out Of Office)
