Aslanides Holds Out Hope For HB347

Written by Daniel White

Friday, 23 June 2006

Despite reports from the Associated Press that HB347 is dead in the water, Representative Jim Aslanides (author of the bill) believes there is still a possibility for progress before the session is over. "As soon as we go back into session, I believe the bill will be up for a vote. I am confident," he told NRA News in a live interview on Friday. Aslanides holds out hope that the Ohio legislature will be called back into session before the November elections to work on passage. He also told NRA news that he believes they have the votes in both the House and the Senate if they need to override a veto by Governor Taft. He reported that the current stall in progress was due to language regarding training for law enforcement groups, and that the obstacle has been overcome. Aslanides also stated that his two main goals were fixing the car carry provisions of the law and statewide preemption. He wants to achieve these goals before winter. "I am confident we can get it down when we return," he said.