SCENES FROM THE HOUSE--House Speaker Larry Householder, R-Glenford, confers with Rep. Amy Salerno, R-Columbus, during session at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

SCENES FROM THE HOUSE--Rep. Jim Aslanides, R-Coshocton, gestures as he speaks with Lee Leonard of the Columbus Dispatch, prior to session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. Aslanides is the sponsor of the concealed-carry bill that may be voted upon before the end of the year. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

SCENES FROM THE HOUSE--Rep. Jamie Callender, R-Willowick, gestures as he speaks on floor of the House during session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

SCENES FROM THE HOUSE--Rep. Merle Kearns, R-Springfield, speaks on the floor of the House during session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

SCENES FROM THE HOUSE--Rep. Ann Wormer Benjamin, R-Aurora, gestures as she speaks with Rep. Ed Jerse, D-Euclid, prior to session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. Also seen is Rep. Bryan Flannery, D-Lakewood. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)

SCENES FROM THE HOUSE--Members of the House rise and applaud the 179th Airlife Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. The 179th is based in Mansfield. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)