DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 140 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Howard
Abstract: Provides relative to individuals who can lawfully carry concealed weapons.
Present law provides for the crime of illegal carrying of weapons and identifies certain active and
retired public officials who can lawfully carry concealed weapons.
Proposed law retains present law but adds the current attorney general and retired attorney generals
and certain assistant attorneys general to the list of those who can lawfully carry concealed weapons.
(Amends R.S. 14:95(H)(1) and (K))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Adds assistant attorneys general to the list of those who can lawfully carry concealed
weapons.