TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A proposal to allow Kansas residents 21 or older to carry concealed firearms without a state permit has received first-round approval in the state House.

The House expected to take another, final vote Wednesday on a bill ending the permit requirement. The Senate approved the measure last month, and House members made only one technical change.

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Supporters contend gun owners are responsible and shouldn’t have to ask the government’s permission to carry concealed.

A person seeking a permit must undergo eight hours of firearms training. The bill’s opponents say the state still should require some training.

But the Republican-dominated Legislature has strong gun-rights majorities in both chambers.

The House also advanced a bill Wednesday to prevent cities and counties from levying special fees or taxes on gun sales.