Repeal Gun Free Zones and Preemption Amendments
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R · S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment to make schools safer by requiring concealed carriers in districts with armed teachers to notify the superintendent annually, ensuring school resource officers know who is carrying.
R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to add a notification requirement for concealed carry in schools, arguing it provides an extra layer of safety by ensuring school resource officers know who is armed.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states he will vote for the bill to support his father-in-law, despite personal reservations about its effectiveness as a safety measure based on his experience with a campus shooting.
S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates a uniform law that ignores local circumstances and dismisses the fears of those who feel less safe around untrained individuals carrying weapons.
R · S24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes surrendering Second Amendment rights to government agencies sets a dangerous precedent for other constitutional freedoms.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill by arguing that fear of gun owners is unfounded, noting that people carry guns in stores daily without incident and citing other states with constitutional carry laws.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues the bill must reach the floor because it is critical for protecting Second Amendment rights and has been stalled in committee.
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports banning open carry at governmental meetings because it could be used for political intimidation rather than self-defense.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports an amendment requiring notification for concealed carriers in schools with armed staff to prevent accidental shootings and liability issues.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues against requiring notification for concealed carry in schools, citing a lack of issues in other states like Utah.
D · H13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe repealing gun-free zones and allowing concealed carry in schools will make campuses less safe. They argue that shooters are often irrational, so deterrence is ineffective, while additional guns increase risks of accidental shootings, friendly fire during active shooter events, and confusion for law enforcement.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that gun-free zones create soft targets for crime, citing statistics on mass shootings and the belief that armed teachers can better protect students. He also frames the bill as a constitutional issue regarding Second Amendment rights.
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The amendment modifies language related to concealed weapons by specifying certain educational institutions and conditions under which students can carry concealed weapons.
The amendment allows public schools and universities to authorize people to carry concealed weapons at athletic events and in facilities, provided they follow the rules set by these institutions.
The amendment adds a new provision that prevents hospital boards from making rules to ban firearms on their properties, except for peace officers.
The amendment adds a new paragraph to the bill, allowing concealed weapons in public school district facilities if certain conditions are met.
The amendment proposes to remove a specific line from the bill that relates to concealed weapons.
The amendment allows hospitals to create rules about firearms for people with valid concealed carry permits.
The amendment modifies the list of places where carrying concealed weapons is restricted by adding certain health and human services facilities and specifying that restrictions apply to students at schools.
The amendment adds a new provision to allow people to openly carry firearms into meetings held by government entities.
The amendment adds a new paragraph to allow certain school district employees to carry firearms in public schools if the board of trustees has adopted specific policies, while also requiring citizens who wish to do so to notify the superintendent.
The amendment allows Wyoming school districts to create rules for employees who carry concealed weapons, requiring them to keep their firearms on their person or in a secure container and complete regular training.
The amendment changes the original bill to allow people to carry concealed weapons in certain health and human services settings, as well as facilities with explosive or volatile materials.
The amendment allows school districts to create rules about firearms possession for people with valid concealed carry permits.
The amendment modifies a section of HB0125 to specify that certain protections for carrying concealed weapons apply to students and staff at educational institutions.
The amendment changes the bill to allow concealed weapons in certain facilities where they were previously prohibited, with some conditions.
The amendment adds a new subsection (j) to the bill that requires public colleges and universities to create rules or policies to ensure health, safety, and welfare in student dormitories and residence halls.
The amendment adds a new section to HB0125 that allows hospitals and medical facilities to create rules to ensure patient safety and maintain equipment.
The amendment adds a requirement that people wanting to carry concealed weapons in public schools must first notify the school district's superintendent.
The amendment modifies the bill to include private lessees and privately leased public property in provisions related to concealed weapons.
This amendment to HB0125 makes several changes to the bill's text, including altering specific wording related to approval processes, inserting new terms like 'elementary school,' 'secondary school,' or 'college campus' into certain sections, and deleting some lines entirely.