Thursday, July 04, 2013

IL:Lawmakers seek to override veto of concealed carry

DeKALB – Local lawmakers said they support overriding Gov. Pat Quinn’s alterations to a concealed-
carry measure, which include setting a one-gun limit on the number of firearms a person can carry and banning weapons entirely from establishments where alcohol is served.

The Democratic governor used his amendatory veto power Tuesday to change legislation sent to him after months of intense debate and compromise. He added provisions on signage, employers’ rights and allowing local communities to create their own laws limiting assault weapons.

Within hours of Quinn’s announcement, Illinois’ legislative leaders called a session for July 9 to deal with the changes. It is the same day as a federal court’s deadline for Illinois to adopt a concealed-
carry law.

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