Among the bills signed by Gov. Jeff Landry is legislation that adds the use of nitrogen gas and electrocution as methods to carry out the death penalty.
House members insisted the committee remove allowing legislators to be able to carry a gun nearly anywhere they want any time.
‘Let us end the irresponsible and deadly tolerance for violence, flagrant theft and the dealing of deadly drugs.’
Lawmakers are hoping to get tough on crime, while offering some protections for law enforcement officers.
Currently a sheriff must issue a five-year permit to an applicant that meets several qualifications.
