HB 505: Concealed handguns; restaurants

Since I'm not exactly familiar with this what does it mean when it says Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice? Is this a good or bad thing? When does the senate vote on it? Anyone know? I see it says they meet Wed. again.

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hometheaterman wrote:

Since I'm not exactly familiar with this what does it mean when it says Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice? Is this a good or bad thing? When does the senate vote on it? Anyone know? I see it says they meet Wed. again.

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It's passed the House, and is now going through a similar process in the Senate. At this point, it's neither good nor bad, but just the process.

Generally it is expected to have a tougher road in the Senate than the House because the Senate has a Democratic majority.

The bill made it out of the GA last year to be vetoed by Governor Kaine. I suspect we will lose some votes in the Senate this year because they knew last year that Kaine would veto it.

Anyone can follow the committee and subcommittee schedules via the LIS web site, and even go to Richmond and attend the meetings and speak in favor or against a bill. It's a very educational process, and I see it as a privilege not to be taken for granted.

TFred

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TFred wrote:

hometheaterman wrote:

Since I'm not exactly familiar with this what does it mean when it says Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice? Is this a good or bad thing? When does the senate vote on it? Anyone know? I see it says they meet Wed. again.

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It's passed the House, and is now going through a similar process in the Senate. At this point, it's neither good nor bad, but just the process.

Generally it is expected to have a tougher road in the Senate than the House because the Senate has a Democratic majority.

The bill made it out of the GA last year to be vetoed by Governor Kaine. I suspect we will lose some votes in the Senate this year because they knew last year that Kaine would veto it.

Anyone can follow the committee and subcommittee schedules via the LIS web site, and even go to Richmond and attend the meetings and speak in favor or against a bill. It's a very educational process, and I see it as a privilege not to be taken for granted.

TFred

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I saw it said the next meeting was Wednesday. Does this mean the senate will vote on it then? Or does that just mean it will be discussed again then?

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