* David Ormsby probably has the House situation read well…

A new, compromise conceal carry bill that surfaced on Wednesday will likely capture 80 votes or more in the Illinois House, sources say.

* But as I told subscribers this morning, there will be a big problem with this bill among Senate Democratic leadership and Gov. Pat Quinn…

“[The House bill] would overturn every gun regulation that home rule communities already have in statute, including Cook County’s Assault Weapons Ban, Calumet Park, Chicago, Cicero and Highland Parks reporting of lost or stolen ordinances and the Chicago responsible Gun Owners Ordinance. Your community would have NO input on who can carry in public!” [wrote Illinois Council Against Gun Violence Executive Director Colleen Daley]

* Another sticking point between the House and the Senate…

The House version would ban guns in bars where more than 50 percent of sales come from liquor. The Senate bill has a more restrictive standard. […]

A spokeswoman for Senate President John Cullerton said he would review the House bill with Sen. Kwame Raoul, a fellow Chicago Democrat who is sponsoring the stalled but more restrictive Senate version.

Raoul said he was not prepared to support the House bill as is. He said guns should not be allowed in places where any alcoholic beverages are served and that the bill is too restrictive on major cities that may want to crack down on a variety of other firearms issues. Raoul, however, did like the House provision adding a ban on carrying guns at street festivals.

* However…

“Every request from the city of Chicago on a prohibited location is in the bill,” Madigan said.

* A list of places where concealed carry will be prohibited, from a House Democratic fact sheet…

* Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
* Child care facilities
* Playgrounds
* Public parks located within a municipality under the control of a municipality or park district
* Cook County Forest Preserve
* Bars (more than 50% of its gross receipts from the sale of liquor)
* State buildings
* Local government buildings
* Libraries
* Hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes
* Stadiums, arenas, and sporting events
* Airports
* Amusement parks, zoos, and museums
* Colleges and Universities
* Public transportation paid in part of whole with public funds
* Public gatherings authorized by a unit of local government
* Areas prohibited by federal law

* Other stuff…

* A non-resident who has a concealed-carry permit from another state could carry a weapon only in his or her vehicle while traveling in Illinois. A non-resident from a state that has substantially similar requirements as Illinois for a license could obtain a non-resident license at a cost of $300.

* Police, doctors, mental health professionals, health facilities, nursing homes and school personnel would be required to report any person they determine poses a clear and present danger to self and others.

* An applicant would be required to complete 16 hours of training, including exercises at a shooting range and a review of laws. Only one state requires more training. Costello said he’s hopeful that part of the training will be available online.

* Local units of government, including large municipalities that have “home rule,” would not be allowed to set their own rules on carrying firearms.

* More…

Under the plan, local law enforcement could object to carry permit applications based on the person’s arrest record and whether they believe the person to be a danger to themselves or to the public. The objection would be submitted to a newly created seven-member licensing review board that investigates further to make a final determination.

The board would consist of a federal judge, two attorneys, three FBI agents, and one mental health expert — all appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. The additional scrutiny by the board would be in addition to the person having passed a background check and having a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card.

* House voting schedule…

House Speaker Michael Madigan, who was involved in negotiations, said the legislation is a “good, sound” response to the court order by appeasing both gun-rights and gun-control advocates.

Madigan said the bill will be up for a vote today in the House Judiciary Committee with a House vote as early as Friday.

The Judiciary Committee meets this morning at 9:30 in room 114. Watch or listen here and keep an eye on our live session post for constant updates.

* Some react…

Pro-gun lawmakers, such as state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, also expressed hope for passage, saying the measure is a compromise intended to meet a federal court order that Illinois get a concealed-carry law on the books by June 9.

Missing from the conversation Wednesday night was the National Rifle Association, which has not taken a position on the measure. The usually vocal Todd Vandermyde, who lobbies for the NRA, said he was reviewing the legislation.

Phelps said it’s a good sign that no one is claiming victory or defeat.

“I don’t know if anybody’s happy right now,” Phelps said.

* More on the NRA…

Phelps conceded that the lack of NRA approval might help the plan’s chance for passage in the Senate, where many Democrats support a much more restrictive bill. Phelps’ legislation appears to try to skate a thin line of avoiding excessively angering the NRA, thus pushing them to lobby against the bill, while also not giving them a reason to jump for joy, which might scare Senate votes off the plan. But the proposal does not allow Chicago or Cook County to be any more restrictive on licensing than the rest of the state, which some in the Senate may find tough to swallow.

Discuss.