Posted on 01/31/2006 11:31:34 AM PST by Ladysmith
MADISON, Wis. -- The controversial concealed carry bill is in the crosshairs of the state Assembly on Tuesday. Lawmakers are expected to consider whether to follow the state Senate and override Gov. Jim Doyle's veto of the bill.
The override would end a 133-year ban on allowing Wisconsinites to carry concealed weapons.
The Senate voted to override the veto last week.
A two-thirds majority vote is required to override the governor's veto, so the focus of many Capitol watchers will be on just a few Assembly members whose votes will decide the bill's fate.
The bill's author, Dave Zien, said that he expects the Assembly will have the votes needed to override the veto.
Under the bill, state residents who pass firearms training and get permits could carry concealed handguns, knives, billy clubs and electric shock weapons in most public places except for schools, taverns and police stations.
Wisconsin is one of four states that ban the carry of concealed weapons. Gun supporters and Republican legislators have been seeking to change that for years.
Bill sponsors said that it would deter crime and allow law-abiding citizens to defend themselves, their families and their property. Opponents said that the bill will only encourage gun violence and will leave people unsure of whether others around them are carrying hidden weapons.
There's a poll at the Channel 3000 site: Should they override? Currently: Yes = 66& (2151 votes), No = 33% (1064).
Nice typo right off the bat... 66& = 66%
BOL.
We're all watching and waiting with you!
I wish this would happen in blue blue New York----- especially with mom and pop stores dealing with robberies.
dear God! not another "OK Corral"
ping
Im sitting at work, waiting for news myself...Down with the Doyles
Thanks, Guy. :o)
so does Ladysmith carry a Ladysmith?
Please take notice of what good things CCW has done for the State of Florida and...
..DO IT!
Yas'sum, at my home, I do.
Welcome aboard.
Thanks.
Interesting poll at Channel 3000.
Do you think the state Legislature should override Gov. Jim Doyle's veto of a bill that would legalize carrying a concealed weapon?
Choice Votes Percentage of 3332 Votes
They should override it! We want our right to bear arms. 2197 66%
No way! Let that veto stand. 1088 33%
I don't know. 22 1%
I don't care. 25 1%
Go Go WI!
Republicans - 60
Democrats - 39
99, two thirds is 66. Is there enough dems to override Gov. Veto's veto?
Gov Doyle should call Ann Richards and ask her what happened when she vetoed CCW in Texas before the 94 election.
Reports are back and forth. The Dems are short one of their own today (he or she is in Europe adopting a child) so our chances are a little better.
--you have my mental support from the home base of Art Bell and soon-to-be Heidi Fleiss--(maybe)--
Thanks for starting this thread. Just got back in. I wish they'd hurry up already! I'm going to get one of those cute little tasers for my cellphone case. *Smirk*
Just kidding. I don't want to pack heat myself, but I'd like a few more trained, responsible, armed people around me if needed. Especially when I have to venture into Madistan. ;)
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