Move to ammend guns on campus bill fails

Joel Teuber of the Fraternal Order of Police answers questions from the Senate State Affairs Committee on Friday after testifying in favor of HB 222, the bill to permit guns on Idaho’s state college campuses.

Sen. Russ Fulcher, R-Meridian, moved to send HB 222 to the Senate’s 14th Order for amendment, saying he’s concerned about venues like football stadiums. He said, “I think I know the issue somewhat coming in, and I hear and get exposed to thoughts and comments by people who’ve come from different vantage points, and I think it underscores the value of the comments by people who’ve come from different vantage points. I think it underscores the value of the process that we incur.”

Sen. Patti Anne Lodge, R-Huston, who said she’s been in high-security situations and had to give up rights, seconded the motion, and said, “I think we can make this a better bill by just a few amendments, and I want to ask those sponsors in the House to work with Sen. Fulcher on those. It’s not too late in the session to make sure that we do this right.” More here. Betsy Russell, EOB

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