Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws when it pertains to parade routes advances from House Criminal Justice. New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry’s bill clarifies that guns are not permitted within 100 feet of the center line of a parade route, and it does not apply to law enforcement or…
President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, Dan Zelenka, spoke in opposition…
New Orleans Representative Alonzo Knox reminded gun advocates who spoke in opposition that local law enforcement supports laws for a gun-free parade zone. The bill passed on an eight to five vote and heads to the Full House.
The Louisiana House is set to vote Wednesday on a bill that calls for a constitutional convention to begin on May 20th. The Landry Administration says reorganization is needed so state lawmakers can avoid making deep cuts to health care and education when there are budget deficits. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson supports the effort…
Alfreda Tillman Bester, with the group ten-thousand women, opposes the convention and says the public remains in the dark regarding exact proposed changes to the constitution…
House Bill 800 will need 70 votes in the 105-member House to advance to the Senate.