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According to a copy of the governor's veto message obtained by the Tribune, Quinn moved to ban guns from all places that serve alcohol, allow people with permits to carry only one concealed weapon that can hold only 10 rounds of ammunition, required guns to be completely concealed instead of partially, give employers more rights to regulate guns in their businesses, and removed a provision to prevent home-rule towns from enacting assault weapons bans.
"I have carefully reviewed every part of this legislation. This is a flawed bill with serious safety problems that must be addressed," Quinn wrote in his veto message. "Therefore, I am compelled to use my constitutional authority to rectify several specific issues, to establish a better law to protect the people of Illinois."
Originally posted by KawRider9
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PS, I'll give up my penny collection to anyone that can make Chicago it's own separate State and leave the rest of us Illinoisans alone... Might even throw in a couple bucks if ya can get it done ASAP!
Within hours, the chief House sponsor of the bill filed paperwork to have lawmakers reject the changes. The General Assembly will return Tuesday to deal with the issue. Tuesday is the deadline set by the federal courts for the end of Illinois’ last-in-the-nation ban on concealed carry. Read more: www.pjstar.com...
“What he did today went well beyond the scope of his (amendatory veto powers),” said Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, the lead House negotiator on concealed carry. “He gutted this bill and rewrote it the way he wanted. It’s nothing more than political pandering to Chicago.” Read more: www.pjstar.com...
He also reversed a provision in the law that required signs be posted in stores, restaurants, churches movie theaters and other locations if the owner wanted to prohibit concealed weapons. Instead, Quinn said signs should be posted in places that allow concealed weapons. Read more: www.pjstar.com...