The Tennessee Senate voted Thursday to override Governor Phil Bredesen's veto of a bill allowing handguns in restaurants and bars.
The Senate voted 21-9 against the veto on Thursday, a day after the House voted 69-27. Fifty votes in the House and 17 in the Senate were needed to turn back the veto.
Before the governor's veto, the measure was to take effect June 1, but will now be effective in 40 days, which is July 14.
The marks the first time the legislature has overriden one of Bredesen's vetos.
The law will allow those with state-issued handgun carry permits to bring their weapons into restaurants or bars that serve alcohol, unless the business posts a sign banning guns. Under the law, handgun owners could not legally drink alcohol while carrying a weapon. ...
Article here. Kudos to Tennessee.
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