Steven Mace
02-10-2002, 03:20 AM
Bill requires gun notices
Schools must post additional warnings
The Associated Press
FRANKFORT - Officials would be required to post signs warning against the possession of guns on school property around that property under a bill passed by the House on Friday.
Firearms are already prohibited on school grounds and signs are supposed to be posted at building entrances. The bill passed Friday would require the posting on property boundaries and entrances to any access roads.
''My experience has been they're not doing it now,'' said Rep. Steve Riggs, D-Louisville, who sponsored an earlier requirement about the signs on buildings.
Rep. Kathy Stein, D-Lexington, said the latest effort includes a provision that school officials could not prosecute offenders if the signs are not in place. ''I hope this will get their attention and make sure they do,'' Rep. Stein said.
The signs would state: ''Unlawful possession of a weapon on school property in Kentucky is a felony punishable by a maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.''
An unusual coalition of gun control advocates and opponents joined forces to back the proposal.
Some were still skeptical of it. ''It's not going to stop some of the shootings that we've had in school,'' said Rep. Woody Allen, R-Morgantown.
The bill still passed, 93-0.
Publication date: 02-09-02
http://www.kypost.com/2002/feb/09/guns020902.html
Steve Mace
Schools must post additional warnings
The Associated Press
FRANKFORT - Officials would be required to post signs warning against the possession of guns on school property around that property under a bill passed by the House on Friday.
Firearms are already prohibited on school grounds and signs are supposed to be posted at building entrances. The bill passed Friday would require the posting on property boundaries and entrances to any access roads.
''My experience has been they're not doing it now,'' said Rep. Steve Riggs, D-Louisville, who sponsored an earlier requirement about the signs on buildings.
Rep. Kathy Stein, D-Lexington, said the latest effort includes a provision that school officials could not prosecute offenders if the signs are not in place. ''I hope this will get their attention and make sure they do,'' Rep. Stein said.
The signs would state: ''Unlawful possession of a weapon on school property in Kentucky is a felony punishable by a maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.''
An unusual coalition of gun control advocates and opponents joined forces to back the proposal.
Some were still skeptical of it. ''It's not going to stop some of the shootings that we've had in school,'' said Rep. Woody Allen, R-Morgantown.
The bill still passed, 93-0.
Publication date: 02-09-02
http://www.kypost.com/2002/feb/09/guns020902.html
Steve Mace