Since the shooting of the thug Treyvon Martin, I assumed OC was dead for next year too.
Never assume.
However, OK legalized OC and we have documented arrests and trials for at least two good citizens charged with open carry.
True and true, plus Florida Carry as uncovered arrests occurred for violations of 790.053 in multiple counties despite Sheriff Coat's claim that he could find no evidence of any arrests. I guess if one doesn't look, one won't find anything.
And Evers said he would try again after it failed last year.
Indeed.
Does he have to get NRA permission?
No, but having Marion Hammer on your side is a huge plus. If she supports a gun bill, it stands a good chance of passing. If she doesn't, it stands a good chance of failing. If she takes no position, it's a toss-up.
It's a bit complex to get into the nuances of state politics, but suffice it to say that the idea for bills either originate with the legislators themselves, with the citizens they represent, or with a lobbyist group. Normally, the originator writes a draft bill and floats it around the legislative staff seeking sponsorship. A primary sponsor, if he likes the bill and has an open bill slot, will be found. Any number of co-sponsors can then come on board. If the sponsor and co-sponsors have enough clout, the bill will be sent for scheduling. From there, it will be assigned to committees, at which time public comment is heard. If the bill passes the committees, it will placed on the calendar for a full floor vote. If an identical bill exists in the other legislative chamber, one will be "placed on the table" in favor of the other. That favored bill will be voted on in both chambers. If passed, it will be engrossed and sent to the Governor for signature. The Governor will either sign it, veto it, or take no action on it, in which case it will become law anyway after a certain number of days has passed.