Breaking News: Kansas Veto: OVERRIDDEN by Senate!

Rock and Glock · March 22nd, 2006, 09:55 PM

Posted on Wed, Mar. 22, 2006
Senate overrides veto on gun bill
CARL MANNING
Associated Press

TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas moved closer Wednesday to allowing residents to carry concealed guns after the Senate overrode Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of a gun bill.

The vote was 30-10, giving supporters of the measure three votes above the two-thirds majority necessary. The House is expected to vote Thursday, and supporters will need 84 votes there.

Kansas is one of only four states that don't allow some residents to carry hidden weapons.

If the bill's backers succeed in the House, Sebelius will be the first governor in 12 years to have a veto overridden.

Sebelius cited opposition from law enforcement officials and business leaders Tuesday in rejecting a bill that would allow U.S. citizens over 21 living in Kansas to obtain four-year permits from their local sheriffs. The legislation still would ban hidden guns in some locations, such as churches, libraries, schools and courthouses.

But sponsoring Sen. Phil Journey, R-Haysville, said the measure was about giving Kansans the right to defend themselves.

Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin are the only other states that don't allow at least some residents to carry concealed guns. Eight states let law enforcement agencies reject permits for individuals who would otherwise qualify. In 35 states, permits must be issued if all requirements are met. Alaska and Vermont have no prohibitions for carrying concealed weapons.

Sebelius also vetoed a nearly identical bill in 2004, as did her predecessor, Republican Bill Graves, in 1997.

YEEEEE HAWWWWWWWW

Kansans: Now PRESS THE HOUSE!

rwmorrisonjr · March 22nd, 2006, 10:03 PM

Sweet, only one more hurdle to jump! This is where the pressure counts the most, so keep it up on the House members so that Queen Kathleen doesn't change some minds!

Moondoggie · March 22nd, 2006, 10:23 PM

According to posting on another site, none of the Senators "flipped" on the veto override.

It will take 7 legislators "flipping" in their house for the veto override to fail.

The legislature is expected to vote on the veto override tomorrow morning.

P95Carry · March 22nd, 2006, 10:27 PM

''Override'' - has a sweet ring to it

Oh my - can this go the distance - I sure hope so.

dr_cmg · March 22nd, 2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moondoggie

According to posting on another site, none of the Senators "flipped" on the veto override.

Evidently one Senator flipped to the override side. The original Senate vote was 29-11 and the override vote was 30-10. Somebody saw the handwriting on the wall and decided to jump to the winning side. He has the best of both worlds. If the House does not vote to override his real opinion is upheld. If the House does vote to override the is on the right side.

Rock and Glock · March 22nd, 2006, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr_cmg

He has the best of both worlds. If the House does not vote to override his real opinion is upheld. If the House does vote to override the is on the right side.

Ah hah! The Dream of all politicians!

CombatEffective · March 22nd, 2006, 10:51 PM

Hopefully the House will get on board.

Miggy · March 22nd, 2006, 11:16 PM

Keeping my fingers crossed!

Ti Carry · March 22nd, 2006, 11:22 PM

The Queen will be looking for a new job come election time. It's already in the works to get her out like we did our Gov in Missouri.

Ti.

duckhunter · March 22nd, 2006, 11:29 PM

Great news! I hope that KS gets this thing sorted out before I go out to Leavenworth for school.

March 22nd, 2006, 09:55 PM	#1
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 3,748	Breaking News: Kansas Veto: OVERRIDDEN by Senate! Posted on Wed, Mar. 22, 2006 Senate overrides veto on gun bill CARL MANNING Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas moved closer Wednesday to allowing residents to carry concealed guns after the Senate overrode Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of a gun bill. The vote was 30-10, giving supporters of the measure three votes above the two-thirds majority necessary. The House is expected to vote Thursday, and supporters will need 84 votes there. Kansas is one of only four states that don't allow some residents to carry hidden weapons. If the bill's backers succeed in the House, Sebelius will be the first governor in 12 years to have a veto overridden. Sebelius cited opposition from law enforcement officials and business leaders Tuesday in rejecting a bill that would allow U.S. citizens over 21 living in Kansas to obtain four-year permits from their local sheriffs. The legislation still would ban hidden guns in some locations, such as churches, libraries, schools and courthouses. But sponsoring Sen. Phil Journey, R-Haysville, said the measure was about giving Kansans the right to defend themselves. Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin are the only other states that don't allow at least some residents to carry concealed guns. Eight states let law enforcement agencies reject permits for individuals who would otherwise qualify. In 35 states, permits must be issued if all requirements are met. Alaska and Vermont have no prohibitions for carrying concealed weapons. Sebelius also vetoed a nearly identical bill in 2004, as did her predecessor, Republican Bill Graves, in 1997. YEEEEE HAWWWWWWWW Kansans: Now PRESS THE HOUSE! __________________ Richard NRA Life Member "This world is not a playground where children at play are pampered by friendly nannies," Wendelin Wiedeking

March 22nd, 2006, 10:23 PM	#3
Moondoggie Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 102	According to posting on another site, none of the Senators "flipped" on the veto override. It will take 7 legislators "flipping" in their house for the veto override to fail. The legislature is expected to vote on the veto override tomorrow morning. __________________ If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes.

March 22nd, 2006, 10:27 PM	#4
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	''Override'' - has a sweet ring to it Oh my - can this go the distance - I sure hope so. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

March 22nd, 2006, 10:51 PM	#7
CombatEffective Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,000	Hopefully the House will get on board. __________________ Shooters' Legacy Special sections for S&W and Ruger

March 22nd, 2006, 11:16 PM	#8
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,380	Keeping my fingers crossed! __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

March 22nd, 2006, 10:03 PM	#2
rwmorrisonjr Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 89	Sweet, only one more hurdle to jump! This is where the pressure counts the most, so keep it up on the House members so that Queen Kathleen doesn't change some minds!

March 22nd, 2006, 11:22 PM	#9
Ti Carry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Under Cover Posts: 2,035	The Queen will be looking for a new job come election time. It's already in the works to get her out like we did our Gov in Missouri. Ti. __________________ Train and train hard, you might not get a second chance to make a first impression! I vote for Monica Lewinsky's Ex-Boyfriend's Wife for President.....Not!

March 22nd, 2006, 11:29 PM	#10
duckhunter Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 262	Great news! I hope that KS gets this thing sorted out before I go out to Leavenworth for school. __________________ "Speed is fine, but accuracy is final." - Bill Jordan

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