House votes to override the veto of the guns in restaurants that serve alcohol bill: 69-27

Update: WizardPC emails:

Naifeh is the first recognized. “there are so many organizations opposed to this legislation that we should listen to them.” Veto must be upheld…Hospitality Association wines about having to post signs because that will make them “have to choose between which groups they will alienate.” He went on to quote some appointed LEOs saying they would be skeered of going to restaurants with their grandchildren if this veto is overridden. “WHO IS GOING TO ENFORCE THIS!!!” referring to the provision that HCPers can’t drink. Quotes a preacher saying “the relegious right” is against it. Hookay.

Casada is next. As it stands now, the bad guys are ignoring the law. TN is one of the unsafest in the nation. Nashville and Memphis are pretty violent, too. 36 other states allow this, and they’re safer.

Hardaway comes up. “I’m not going to editorialize.” Proceeds to read editorials. “This is about ‘How do we increase public safety'” and this isnt the way to do it. “This protects law abiding citizens from themselves.” Advocates a gun offender registry. Goes off on other tangents that have nothing to do with this veto override, like “social and public health issues” surrounding gun violence. Suggests addressing “underlying behavior.” Quotes TN Hospitality Association as suggesting their members contact the legislature (I wonder if the person who sent that email was the THA’s registered lobbyist…) Calls for mental health review of carry permit holders. Quotes Larry Godwin as saying “I think you’re going to see the results of this fairly quickly.” Says Godwin took 8 police commanders with him to the veto ceremony. “Nothing more volatile than having a weapon (where alcohol is served).” Common sense is dead. LEOs all say this is dangerous.

Speaker says we can talk for 10 hours on this, and no one is going to change their minds. “to rehash the same arguments over and over is ridiculous…If you’re here to showboat, you’re in the wrong place.” Met with applause 😀

Rep Todd brings up some LEOs to the podium, points out that Hardaway is full of crap. “This bill protects the citizens of this state.”

Blake points out we gained 3 votes. Heh.

Tomorrow, the senate.

Update: Campfield gloats.

Jeff Woods, in a surprise move, does not soil himself and brings the truth:

So with his veto, our powerfully influential governor managed to chase away three lawmakers who had been on his side.

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