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"Reported favorably w/o amendments"

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v7a wrote:Is Strauss capitulating to save face from being outmaneuvered? Sounds like a standalone Campus Carry bill (SB11 presumably) might actually hit the House floor after all.

I doubt Straus sees it that way. Whether you like his politics or not, he's a smart guy. He may just see the momentum behind these bills and is not prepared to further oppose them. Very different tone than "capitulation". He likely has bigger fish to fry. In the face of mounting pressure to pass these gun bills, it MAY be as simple as a decision to spend his political capital elsewhere.

Celebrating would be appropriate if these bills pass. Gloating would not. IMO. YMMV.

Papa_Tiger wrote:Well that is one way to get around Strauss and the UT regents and it allows the Senate to look like heroes even though the bill that eventually passes will originate from the House.

I have certainly received quite an education in politics watching this session and these bills in particular.

Fingers crossed.

Talk about 2 birds with one stone.!