hi-miler,
Who is going to find an "unofficial" way to get rid of the troublemaker? By troublemaker I guess you mean me? Its not being a troublemaker when an employee finds a workplace rule in contradiction to state law. My annual reviews at work have nothing but, glowing results. So no one can get me there. And you wanted me to let everyone know what I'm being accused of that has no relation to firearms in cars that gets me out of the picture.
For your info, there is nothing that I'm going to get accused of because theres nothing to get me on. I did get a response and it is below.
Mr. Taggs,
The language in HB 2528 is current law. Therefore, under current law, KDOT can restrict or prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons into properly posted state office buildings and by personnel policies can restrict or probibit lawfully licensed employees from carrying concealed weapons while on KDOT premises or while engaged in KDOT duties. You are correct that KDOT CANNOT PROHIBIT POSSESION OF A FIREARM IN A PRIVATE MEANS OF CONVEYANCE, EVEN IF PARKED ON OUR PREMISES.
HB 2528 was vetoed by Governor Sebelius. The Governor's veto was overrode by the Legislature. Unfortunately, the KDOT offices charged with reviewing legislation failed to notice that the veto was overrode. This was brought to KDOT's attention earlier this year. KDOT is in the process of changing policies to comply with current law.
The policy on posting KDOT premises is being rewritten to remove the posting of KDOT parking lots. In addition, SOM 2.6.1 Workplace Violence and Threats has been amended to currently reflect current law, i.e. employees properly licensed are not allowed to carry concealed weapons while on KDOT premises or while engaged in KDOT duties, however properly licensed employees are allowed to have firearms in their private means of conveyance even when those vehicles are on KDOT premises. The amended SOM is being sent through various committees for adoption.
Gelene Savage
Staff Attorney
Office of Chief Consul
Kansas Department of Transportation
Just like a thought all along, it was the Secretary of Transportation trying to impose workplace rules in contradiction to state law. Make it up as you go along, till you get caught. I never had a problem with not being able to carry concealed on state property or in state owned buildings but, when it came to no firearms in personal vehicles I knew I caught them cold. The secretary just counted on the KDOT employees being a bumbling bunch of dumb red necks that would not check into what state laws to see the truth.
Still got my job hi-miler, put that in your pipe and smoke that.
