Gil223
Regular Member
Utah HB-76 Was approved by the Utah Senate today. Governor Herbert was so opposed to HB-76 -- Constitutional Carry -- that he summoned the sponsor, State Representative John Mathis (R-Vernal) for a little talk.
Why did Rep. Mathis get a scolding? Because the bill was "too pro-gun for Governor Herbert."
Herbert said he made it clear he wants the bill to be limited only to rural areas.
Evidently Governor Herbert thinks if you live in a city, your Second Amendment rights mean less than those of others.
Personally, I believe that it's the potential loss of state revenues that motivates him to stand against Constitutional Carry, more than any other factor. I think the "smart money" is on the Governor's exercise of his Veto power. :uhoh: Pax...
(However, with a 22 Senate votes in favor of the bill, and only 7 against, his veto would only be a political gesture. It should become law since it is over a 2/3 majority.)
Why did Rep. Mathis get a scolding? Because the bill was "too pro-gun for Governor Herbert."
Herbert said he made it clear he wants the bill to be limited only to rural areas.
Evidently Governor Herbert thinks if you live in a city, your Second Amendment rights mean less than those of others.
Personally, I believe that it's the potential loss of state revenues that motivates him to stand against Constitutional Carry, more than any other factor. I think the "smart money" is on the Governor's exercise of his Veto power. :uhoh: Pax...
(However, with a 22 Senate votes in favor of the bill, and only 7 against, his veto would only be a political gesture. It should become law since it is over a 2/3 majority.)
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