HONOLULU — Hawaii’s U.S. senators have helped defeat a measure that would have allowed a person with a concealed weapon permit in one state to also hide his firearm when visiting another state.

Democratic Sens. Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka were among the 39 senators who opposed the measure Wednesday. Fifty-eight senators voted in favor of the provision, but 60 votes were needed for passage.
Opponents say the measure violated states rights by forcing states with stringent requirements for permits to recognize concealed weapons carriers from states that give out permits to almost any gun owner.
Illinois Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin says it would override the laws of 11 states, including Hawaii, which don’t allow carry permit reciprocity with other states.