Arkansas Lt. Gov Mark Darr Signs Right-to-Carry Confidentiality Bill

Update Feb. 26, 2013 - Lt. Mark Darr: Why I Signed Act 145
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Sen. Bruce Holland, Gov. Mark A. Darr
and Rep. Andy Davis (left to right)

LITTLE ROCK: Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he would neither veto nor sign Senate Bill 131 into law. S.B. 131 is "The Right-to-Carry Confidentiality Bill." Gov. Beebe then left state on scheduled business and during his absence from the state, the Lt. Gov. became Governor with full authority to sign legislation.

Today, Feb. 22, 2013, Governor Mark A. Darr signed Senate Bill 131 into law. The Right-to-Carry Confidentiality Bill will now be known as Act 145. Mr. Darr commented on his reasons for signing this legislation.



“Having been an outspoken advocate for Second Amendment rights, I felt passionately that there should be no delays in signing this bill into law. Within the bill is an emergency clause which states that once this bill is signed the State of Arkansas can no longer publicly release records concerning persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun or those applying for such a license. The release of such records is an invasion of privacy and threatens the safety and property of the persons identified.

I appreciate Senator Bruce Holland, the co-sponsors and the 80% of the 89th General Assembly who supported this bill, in their effort to protect the privacy of the citizens of Arkansas.”Background Articles:
Arkansas: Right-to-Carry Confidentiality Bill Passes and Goes to Governor
Arkansas: Senate Passes Concealed Carry License Privacy Bill
"Mad" Max Brantley No Friend of Gun Owners

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