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Texas Update: Bills Sent to Committee

March 31, 2009

AKTI sponsored bills in the Texas Legislature – TX S 2411 and TX H 4456 – to protect law-abiding knife owners in the state – have been assigned to committee.

AKTI Files TX S 2411 and TX H 4456

March 18, 2009

The American Knife & Tool Institute filed companion bills in the Texas Senate and House on March 13, 2009 to allow knife owners to carry knives used for hunting, fishing and on the job. The bills clarify that folding knives are legal to possess and carry in the state.

Hawaii State Bill Limiting Knife Use Not Heard by Senate

January 29, 2009

AKTI wrote to Hawaii State Senator Les Ihara, Jr., concerning his introduction of a bill in the Hawaii legislature that could have called into question the kinds of knives that were legal for legitimate recreational purposes in the state.

AKTI Goes to Texas

November 1, 2008

AKTI decides to introduce legislation in Texas after the Texas 4th Appellate District Court made a decision putting folding knives in the “illegal” category. This misapplication of the Texas switchblade statute should be clarified to permit knife users to utilize assisted openers, one-hand openers and folding knives for hunting, fishing and on the job.

SC Legislature Overturns Veto

June 26, 2008

AKTI’s bill S968 cleared its final hurdle when both houses of the South Carolina legislature voted to overturn the veto of Governor Mark Sanford. A 2/3 majority vote of members present in both houses was required for the override.

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