URGENT - POSSIBLE VETO ON PARKS BILL!!!

[RinTN]

See I don't understand the need to recall based on the beer permit issue. The lawyers already told the city council they couldn't do it, so why would a deal need to be struck there??

That the part that bothers me about this situation. Maybe I'm just missing some glaring issue, but the state's law about preemption seems to ensure that things like the proposed beer permit restriction could not be held as legal. As such, I can't understand the reason for pulling this bill as part of some political trade to "close the loophole" - since I can't see that one actually exists.

It seems to me the safest thing to do is let the Gov veto it and try to override him again. I'm afraid that taking step backwards will only increase the chances that we get stuck losing those steps.

[jughead]

looks to me like nafieh was in govs pocket all these years. gov had it made. could back the bills IF they got to his desk. now he has to show his true colors.

[HexHead]

Nashville City Paper has this.....

No Deal On ‘Guns-In-Parks’
By Kleinheider
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 9:31 am

Post Politics has learned that despite reports yesterday that the ‘guns-in-parks’ bill would be pulled under a veto threat from the Governor, the bill will not be recalled.

Rep. Frank Niceley did recall the bill in the House yesterday but that recall was contingent on the Senate sponsor, Sen. Mae Beavers doing the same. Post Politics has learned that Beavers will not recall the bill. There is no deal.

Governor Bredesen said as much yesterday. The Governor said he was told that the sponsors of the bill had on their own decided to “clean up” the bill. And that he had made no threats and no deals.

Rep. Niceley said yesterday that he was recalling the bill to eliminate the section that allows permit holders to carry in city and county parks while allowing armed permit holders to enter state parks.

Niceley said in exchange that Bredesen agreed not to veto any more gun legislation including an amendment that would prevent local governments from trying to avoid the ‘guns in bars’ law via their ability to regulate alcoholic beverages.

If Governor Bredesen does wish to veto the bill he must do so by midnight tonight.

No Deal On ‘Guns-In-Parks’ : Post Politics: Political News and Views in Tennessee

I wonder what time the Governor's plane leaves?

[JayC]

Nashville City Paper has this.....



No Deal On ‘Guns-In-Parks’ : Post Politics: Political News and Views in Tennessee

I wonder what time the Governor's plane leaves?

No clue, clearly not soon enough... Maybe he'd feel more comfortable moving back to NJ? I'm sure a large chunk of us would be happy to pay for a one way ticket there

[tn-dave]

Looks like the Gov. was supposed to be in Knoxville today for the I-40 opening. Let's hope it is only "budget work" he will be doing this evening

WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Budget work keeps Gov. Bredesen away from I-40 reopening

As TDOT prepares to reopen I-40 through downtown Knoxville to much fanfare, one high-profile guest will be notably absent. Gov. Phil Bredesen canceled at the last minute, due to ongoing budget work.
Bredesen's office sent out an announcement just before 11 Friday morning.

[adamween]

I just hope the bag isn’t on the hill spit shining the ‘ole gubernatorial VETO papermate.

[Batman]

Looks like the Gov. was supposed to be in Knoxville today for the I-40 opening. Let's hope it is only "budget work" he will be doing this evening

WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Budget work keeps Gov. Bredesen away from I-40 reopening

maybe he is just packing for his trip, Germany was it?

[GLOCKMEISTER]

yep...

[ttocswob]

Batman did you just say the governor is packing?!

[jg45]

maybe he is just packing for his trip, Germany was it?

Does he get to have THP security while he is overseas?