Guns in cars
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Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said state law already allows hidden weapons in vehicles in glove boxes, map pockets and elsewhere. And the law always permits individuals to have guns as long as they are visible.
He said HB 2389 is designed to keep someone without a permit from getting arrested simply because a gun on a seat was inadvertently covered.
The 4-2 vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee came over the objection of Kingman Police Chief Robert DeVries. He said more hidden weapons will result in greater danger to officers who stop motorists.
The measure, which already has been approved by the House, now goes to the full Senate.
Display of weapons
On a 3-1 margin the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to let people expose their firearms if they believe they need to show off that they are armed to prevent becoming a victim.
Rep. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, said individuals who unholster a weapon now can be charged with intimidation. He said HB 2629 creates an exception for situations where displaying the gun could convince the other person to back off.
The bill, which gained House approval last month on a 33-26 vote, now goes to the Senate.
Day laborers
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to allow the arrest of people who stand on public or private property to look for work.
Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said HB 2412 is aimed at the crowds of day laborers who often gather near home improvement stores in hopes of getting temporary work.
Kavanagh said the measure is crafted so as not to interfere with First Amendment rights of people to gather. He said individuals can be charged solely if their activities disrupt traffic. HB 2412 now goes to the Senate.
Comments
Stop the car tailgating-Does that car have a gun wrote on Apr 9, 2008 5:15 AM:
Let freedom ring!!!
I bet aggressive driving will be cut in half!!!
Need need more sensible laws inacted. Tax appeal next! Go Prop 13!!! "