CCW in Nebraska
The Journal Star reports it’s one step away from passing:
Nebraska lawmakers are one step away from approving a measure to allow Nebraskans to carry concealed weapons.
Sen. Jeanne Combs of Milligan, the sponsor of the bill (LB454) and a member of the National Rifle Association, moved to vote on ending second-round debate on the measure Friday, knowing she needed 33 votes to stop a filibuster of the measure.
She squeaked by. The vote was 33-9.
Lawmakers then voted 31-9 to advance the bill to the last of three rounds of consideration.
Looks to me like two steps, since the governor must sign it. Still, it’s a good thing.
March 13th, 2006 at 2:30 pm
I live in Omaha, NE, recent TN transplant.
Couple of notes…
The governer has said on more than one occasion that he will sign it.
The local city anti laws in Lincoln and Omaha (the only two sizable cities in this state) would still be in effect – that is with the bill in its current form. From what I understand, they could ammend that section in the final round of consideration – here’s hoping.
You should hear the radio hype here. The streets will run red with blood if this passes! Oh wait, we have heard that before… Its really quite comical listening to the tired incomprehensible arguments people are making against the bill.