Progress in the press
The Advocate: This Louisiana bipartisan law is aimed at curbing gun violence
By: Sam Karlin
Mandie Landry’s recent effort to pass a bill addressing gun violence got off to a rocky start.
One day in January, Landry, a progressive New Orleans Democrat, found herself at the center of a vitriolic online debate. In response to a tweet about the failure of another gun measure she had proposed, she argued for a law holding people who leave guns in cars liable for violence that ensues after their guns are stolen.
LA Illuminator: Permitless firearm carry bill takes step forward in Louisiana Senate
By: Piper Hutchinson
A Louisiana Senate Committee advanced a controversial bill Tuesday that would allow adults over the age of 21 to carry a concealed firearm without a license or training.
The Senate Judiciary B Committee signed off on House Bill 131 by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, on a 4-1 vote, with committee Chair Sen. Gary Smith, D-Norco, being the sole vote opposed. Sen. Gregory Tarver, D-Shreveport, joined Republicans in supporting the bill.
LA Illuminator: Lawmakers reluctant to regulate guns in Louisiana
By: Wesley Muller
While some states call for stricter laws on guns in response to a wave of mass shootings this year, Louisiana saw limited action from state lawmakers during the 2022 regular session.
The only legislation Louisiana lawmakers passed this year directly related to school shootings is a study resolution to look at the impacts of arming school employees. House Resolution 217, sponsored by state Rep. Gabe Firment, R-Pollock, requests that the state Department of Education study the risks and benefits of allowing certain school employees to carry concealed guns.
