LB 430  State Provision for Handgun Permits

Synopsis: 

LB 430 would make changes to Nebraska’s Concealed Handgun Permit Act, and specifies what powers cities and village have with respect to firearms. This bill declares that cities and villages shall not have the power to regulate the ownership, possession, and transportation of firearms, except as expressly provided by state law.  Any current ordinances, permits, and regulations of cities and villages regulating such firearm issues would be declared null and void.

LB 430 In the Process:
Committee Hearing:  March 11, 2009 - Judiciary Committee
General File:  March 25, 2009
Select File:   April 3, 2009
Final Reading:  Passed on Final Reading (45-3-1) May 13, 2009
Governor Heineman Signed into Law:  May 19, 2009

How They Voted on Final Reading:
Voting in the affirmative, 45:
Adams, Fischer, Hansen, Louden, Price,
Ashford, Flood Harms, McCoy, Rogert,
Avery, Friend, Heidemann, Mello, Schilz,
Carlson, Fulton, Howard, Nantkes, Stuthman,
Christensen, Gay, Janssen, Nelson, Sullivan,
Coash, Giese, Karpisek, Nordquist, Utter,
Cornett, Gloor, Langemeier, Pahls, Wallman,
Dierks, Haar, Lathrop, Pankonin, White,
Dubas, Hadley, Lautenbaugh, Pirsch, Wightman.

Voting in the negative, 3:
Campbell, Cook, McGill.

Excused and not voting, 1:
Council

Amendments:

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