Attorney general questions bill to allow permitless concealed carry in most Nebraska counties
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Martha Stoddard
LINCOLN — A bill to make permitless carry of concealed weapons possible across most of Nebraska raises “significant constitutional concerns,” according to an opinion issued by Attorney General Doug Peterson’s office on Monday.
The opinion said Legislative Bill 236 would improperly delegate state authority to the counties and would do so without adequate standards to guide county boards, both of which appear to violate the Nebraska Constitution.
In the wake of the opinion, State Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon, who introduced the bill, was scrambling to decide how to proceed. The measure had been expected to be up for debate this week.
He said Tuesday that he could proceed with the bill as is, amend it to allow concealed carry statewide without a permit or replace the current contents of the bill with portions of three less controversial measures relating to concealed carry.
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