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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Broadwater HB No. 244
Abstract: Provides with respect to leases of property at a public college or university to
nonprofit corporations or associations to hold fundraisers that include the auctioning and
sale of firearms.
Present law provides with respect to the authority of management boards to grant leases of any
portion or portions of the grounds or campus of any college or university or of other immovable
property under its supervision and management.
Proposed law provides that if property at a public postsecondary education institution is leased to
a nonprofit corporation or association for the purpose of holding a fundraising event, the lease
may authorize and provide for the auction and sale of firearms at the event. Further provides that
any such lease shall include at a minimum the following conditions:
(1) The firearms to be auctioned are exhibited in a static display.
(2)Campus security is present at the event.
(3) The event shall be held indoors.
Present law provides that carrying a firearm, or dangerous weapon at a school sponsored
function, or in a firearm-free zone is unlawful. Present law provides for certain exceptions.
Proposed law adds proposed law to list of exceptions.
(Amends R.S. 14.95.2(C)(3); Adds R.S. 17:3361.1)