AZRedhawk44, I think you're spot on.
There's too many spineless Republicans to get a no-permit-required law passed. Hell, Republicans as well as Democrats offered up amendments watering down our bills in the 2001, 2003 and 2005 sessions.
It's a classic bargaining move, but I'm betting that some RINO will still try to gut the bill. I'm just hoping the Republican leadership will keep the troops in line.