Mike Beltran

The Florida House has passed a bill that would allow people to carry concealed guns without a permit, but it wouldn't allow them to openly carry firearms.

It would allow people to carry concealed firearms without going through the current licensing steps.

The fate of the Constitutional Revision Commission, which can make changes to the Florida Constitution without a public vote, could be decided during the Nov. 8 statewide general election.

The House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to approve the bill, with some changes. A Senate committee will consider a companion bill.

Bill sponsor Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, says it denies "the people of Florida the opportunity to hold these individuals accountable.”

State lawmakers are set to consider legislation that would mandate increased safety measures for bus drivers and strengthen criminal penalties for…