The Argus-Leader: on Gun Control


Billie Sutton: Don't allow concealed carry of guns at state capitol

Legislative Summary: House Bill 1156: To allow a concealed pistol in the Capitol with an enhanced concealed pistol permit.

Analysis by Sioux City Argus-Leader:The state Supreme Court chambers would be excluded and anyone who wanted to carry would need to register with Capitol security 24 hours beforehand. The bill's sponsor said the bill is aimed at ensuring security in the Statehouse by allowing those who've taken a handgun training and self-defense course and undergone an FBI background check to carry.

Veto Message: The law enforcement officers who protect our Capitol building have specialized training which is repeated on a regular basis. In contrast, South Dakotans who hold an enhanced concealed pistol permit were required to undertake approximately 8 hours of instruction, just once.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 19-15-1 on 3/6/17; Sen. Sutton voted NO; Vetoed on 3/27/17; House Veto Sustained 42-27 on 3/27/17.

Source: Sioux City Argus-Leader on South Dakota voting record HB1156 Mar 6, 2017

Billie Sutton: Don't allow concealed carry of guns at state capitol

Legislative Summary: House Bill 1156: To allow a concealed pistol in the Capitol with an enhanced concealed pistol permit.

Analysis by Sioux City Argus-Leader:The state Supreme Court chambers would be excluded and anyone who wanted to carry would need to register with Capitol security 24 hours beforehand. The bill's sponsor said the bill is aimed at ensuring security in the Statehouse by allowing those who've taken a handgun training and self-defense course and undergone an FBI background check to carry.

Veto Message: The law enforcement officers who protect our Capitol building have specialized training which is repeated on a regular basis. In contrast, South Dakotans who hold an enhanced concealed pistol permit were required to undertake approximately 8 hours of instruction, just once.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 19-15-1 on 3/6/17; Sen. Sutton voted NO; Vetoed on 3/27/17; House Veto Sustained 42-27 on 3/27/17.

Source: Sioux City Argus-Leader on South Dakota voting record HB1156 Mar 6, 2017

Daniel Ahlers: Vetoed allowing concealed carry of guns at state capitol

Legislative Summary: House Bill 1156: To allow a concealed pistol in the Capitol with an enhanced concealed pistol permit.

Analysis by Sioux City Argus-Leader: The state Supreme Court chambers would be excluded and anyone who wanted to carry would need to register with Capitol security 24 hours beforehand. The bill's sponsor said the bill is aimed at ensuring security in the Statehouse by allowing those who've taken a handgun training and undergone an FBI background check.

Veto Message : The law enforcement officers who protect our Capitol building have specialized training which is repeated on a regular basis. In contrast, South Dakotans who hold an enhanced concealed pistol permit were required to undertake approximately 8 hours of instruction, just once.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 19-15-1 on 3/6/17; Vetoed by Gov. Daugaard 3/27/17; House Sustained Veto 42-27 on 3/27/17; Rep. Ahlers voted NO on veto override.

Source: Sioux City Argus-Leader on South Dakota voting record HB1156 Mar 27, 2017

Dennis Daugaard: Vetoed allowing concealed carry of guns at state capitol

Legislative Summary: House Bill 1156: To allow a concealed pistol in the Capitol with an enhanced concealed pistol permit.

Analysis by Sioux City Argus-Leader: The state Supreme Court chambers would be excluded and anyone who wanted to carry would need to register with Capitol security 24 hours beforehand. The bill's sponsor said the bill is aimed at ensuring security in the Statehouse by allowing those who've taken a handgun training and self-defense course and undergone an FBI background check to carry.

Veto Message : The law enforcement officers who protect our Capitol building have specialized training which is repeated on a regular basis. In contrast, South Dakotans who hold an enhanced concealed pistol permit were required to undertake approximately eight hours of instruction, just once.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 19-15-1 on Mar/6/17; Vetoed by Gov. Daugaard on Mar/27/17; House Veto Sustained 42-27 on Mar/27/17.

Source: Sioux City Argus-Leader on South Dakota voting record HB1156 Mar 27, 2017

Dusty Johnson: Funding for mental health services to lower gun violence

Congress should prioritize additional funding for mental health services as a meaningful step toward addressing gun violence in schools, Johnson said. He said he could also support tougher background checks for buying firearms.
Source: Argus-Leader coverage of 2018 SD-0 House race Oct 12, 2018

Steven Haugaard: Allow concealed carry of guns at state capitol

Legislative Summary: House Bill 1156: To allow a concealed pistol in the Capitol with an enhanced concealed pistol permit.

Analysis by Sioux City Argus-Leader: The state Supreme Court chambers would be excluded and anyone who wanted to carry would need to register with Capitol security 24 hours beforehand. The bill's sponsor said the bill is aimed at ensuring security in the Statehouse by allowing those who've taken a handgun training and self-defense course and undergone an FBI background check to carry.

Veto Message: The law enforcement officers who protect our Capitol building have specialized training which is repeated on a regular basis. In contrast, South Dakotans who hold an enhanced concealed pistol permit were required to undertake approximately 8 hours of instruction, just once.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 19-15-1 on 3/6/17; Steven Haugaard voted NO; Vetoed on 3/27/17; House Veto Sustained 42-27 on 3/27/17.

Source: Sioux City Argus-Leader on South Dakota voting record HB1156 Mar 6, 2017

Jamie R. Smith: Don't allow concealed carry of guns at state capitol

Legislative Summary:House Bill 1156: To allow a concealed pistol in the Capitol with an enhanced concealed pistol permit.

Analysis by Sioux City Argus-Leader: The state Supreme Court chambers would be excluded and anyone who wanted to carry would need to register with Capitol security 24 hours beforehand. The bill's sponsor said the bill is aimed at ensuring security in the Statehouse by allowing those who've taken a handgun training and self-defense course & undergone an FBI background check to carry.

Veto Message:The law enforcement officers who protect our Capitol building have specialized training which is repeated on a regular basis. In contrast, South Dakotans who hold an enhanced concealed pistol permit were required to undertake approximately 8 hours of instruction, just once.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 19-15-1 on 3/6/17;State Rep. Jamie Smith voted NO; Vetoed on 3/27/17; House Veto Sustained 42-27 on 3/27/17.

Source: Sioux City Argus-Leader on South Dakota voting record HB1156 Mar 6, 2017

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