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Published January 23, 2013, 06:19 AM

Guns in parking lot fight may be renewed

HB 1129 attempts to prohibit businesses and employers from having a policy or rule against employees having firearms or ammunition in their vehicles in the parking lot.

By: Staff reports, Republic Capitol Bureau

PIERRE — Legislators have fought repeatedly over parking lot issues, and it looks like they may again this session.

HB 1129 attempts to prohibit businesses and employers from having a policy or rule against employees having firearms or ammunition in their vehicles in the parking lot, so long as the weapon or ammo is out of sight.

Rep. Lance Russell, R-Hot springs, and Sen. Ernie Otten, R-Tea, are the main sponsors on this bill.

Last year the House passed a similar bill from then-Rep. Val Rausch, R-Big Stone City, but a Senate committee killed it.

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