According to the Denver Post, State Senator Rollie Heath plans to kill a bill, H.B. 1226, that would ban concealed carry on college campuses. Heath, a Democrat, is the bill’s sponsor.
Looks like Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, will kill his bill banning concealed #guns on campus. #coleg #copolitics. http://t.co/ScICZqCel3
— Dana ☀️ Coffield (@danacoffield) March 8, 2013
However, based on other outlets’ reports, the Post’s assertion cannot be confirmed:
Sen Heath says he's "still working," has no further comment abt fate of his campus concealed carry ban. #coleg #guncontrol
— Megan Verlee (@CPRverlee) March 8, 2013
Sen Heath declines requests to talk to press about reports he's pulling his #campuscarry ban. Senate D office won't confirm it. #coleg
— Kristen Nichols (@kristenwnichols) March 8, 2013
Heath didn't seem to know what I was talking about when I asked him about Post report that his #CampusCarry bill is being withdrawn. #COleg
— Brandon Rittiman (@BrandonRittiman) March 8, 2013
And the Colorado Senate Democrats insist the bill is still in play:
@EliStokols @denverpost declares #HB1226 dead without talking to bill sponsor. It's still alive. #coleg
— Colorado Senate Dems (@COSenDem) March 8, 2013
Nevertheless, it appears that H.R. 1226 ultimately doesn’t stand much of a chance:
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Sen. @tedharvey says if Heath doesn't withdraw #CampusCarry, he's locked up votes to kill it. #COleg #9NEWS
— Brandon Rittiman (@BrandonRittiman) March 8, 2013
Rs say Dems don't have the votes & don't want debate on campus concealed carry bill after @SenHudak's "insensitive" rape comment. #coleg
— Megan Verlee (@CPRverlee) March 8, 2013
If true, awesome news!! @BrandonRittiman @tedharvey says if Heath doesn't withdraw #CampusCarry, he's locked up votes to kill it. #COleg
— BahRamYou (@HCron17) March 8, 2013
Let’s hope so!
Twitchy will continue to monitor this story and update with developments.
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Colorado House Democrat Claire Levy doesn’t seem to have much hope for the bill’s survival:
@RepClaireLevy house sponsor of bill to ban campus concealed carry says she's disappointed it'll be pulled in senate. #guncontrol. #coleg
— Bente Birkeland (@BenteBirkeland) March 8, 2013
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Update:
The Denver Post has just posted an update to its initial report:
UPDATE: Colorado #gun bills: Vote on campus gun bill uncertain: http://t.co/hbFF6HViFQ #coleg
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) March 8, 2013
Update:
Campus Concealed Carry Ban (1226) was laid over to May 10 effectively killing it. Senator Hudak only NO on voice vote.
— Kevin J. Grantham (@SenatorGrantham) March 9, 2013
House Bill 13-1226 is effectively dead, according to Students for Concealed Carry.
Victory in Colorado! The #COleg tabled proposed campus gun ban tonight! http://t.co/1EVwRedvH7 #COcampusCarry #SCC pic.twitter.com/GF7HIdnV0m
— ConcealedCampus (@ConcealedCampus) March 9, 2013
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Students for Concealed Carry is pleased to report that Senator Rollie Heath has tabled Colorado House Bill 13-1226 until two days after the end of the legislative session, effectively killing this misguided legislation that would have stripped students of their right to self-defense by banning concealed carry on college campuses.
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