From VCDL -
Senate Judiciary committee report: good, bad, and the ugly
If your Senator's name appears in red, below, contact him politely, but firmly, about supporting gun control. Senate contact information is here. The rare, bipartisan votes have the Senator's name underlined.
NOTES: Bills that are stricken from the docket are dead. Bills that are not heard are skipped until they can be heard at a future meeting. Bills that are passed by for the day will come up at the next meeting of the committee. Bills that are passed by indefinitely are dead.
The Senate Judiciary committee met on Wednesday. Here are the results:
S.B. 13, Ebbin, bans guns and other weapons in Capitol Square, after objections and issues from fellow Democrat Chap Petersen and Republicans, the bill was passed by for the day to consider changing it.
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S.B. 14, Saslaw, bans bump stocks, trigger cranks, etc, not heard.
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S.B. 15, Ebbin, bans guns in buildings owned or leased by the Commonwealth. Due to objections by both Republicans and Democrats, the bill was passed by for the day to consider changing it.
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S.B. 18, Saslaw, implemented Universal Background Checks, raised age to own a gun from 18 to 21, and made it a felony if someone under 18 is around an loaded, unsecured firearm. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
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S.B. 64, Lucas, makes it a felony for 2 or more people assemble, parade, or march, carrying firearms, and someone with the intent of intimidation. Who get's to decide what is considered "intimidation"? The bill was not heard.
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S.B. 67, McClellan, requires lost or stolen firearms to be reported within 24 hours, was not heard.
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S.B. 71, Lucas, treats child day care and preschools the same as K-12 schools for purposes of banning weapons, was not heard.
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S.B. 75, Howell, raises age from 14 to 17 for crime if loaded gun is left unsecured around them. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
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S.B. 76, Howell, takes away the ability to possess firearms for someone under a general protective order. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
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S.B. 82, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for violation of a protective order. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--8.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
ABSTENTIONS--Petersen--1.
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S.B. 83, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for brandishing at a police officer. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--7.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Chafin, Deeds, Petersen--6.
ABSTENTIONS--Norment--1.
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S.B. 84, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for concealing a firearm while committing a violent felony. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Chafin--5.
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S.B. 85, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for stealing a firearm or knowingly using a stolen firearm in the commission of a felony. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Chafin--5.
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S.B. 86, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for using a firearm in the commission of a violent felony. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 88 , DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for maliciously shooting at an occupied building or house, or maliciously shooting at a school, or maliciously shooting from a vehicle. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Norment, Lucas, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin, Deeds--6.
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S.B. 89, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for violating a protective order while armed with a deadly weapon. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 173, Hanger, allows a CHP holder to have a stun weapon in his vehicle while on school grounds. Treated the same as a firearm. PASSED unanimously out of committee!
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S.B. 248, Favola, establishes a Virginia Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. The word "Gun" was removed from the name of the fund by the committee to encompass all kinds of violence, which made the bill acceptable to VCDL. Passed by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Norment, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--4.
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S.B. 263, Bell, removes the option for online training to get a CHP. Passed by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Lucas, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--7.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin, Deeds--6.
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S.B. 319, Chase, requires property owned by the Commonwealth or localities that have gun-free zones to provide law-enforcement or armed security services. Democrats weren't interested in protecting the public, just supporting Bloomberg's gun-control agenda. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a part-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 353, Bell, restricts outdoor shooting ranges within 500 yards of a residential area. After pushback that this bill was too broad from both Republicans and Democrats, the bill was passed by for the day.
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S.B. 372, Saslaw, takes away the right to possess a gun while a protective order is in effect. Rolled into SB 479, below.
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S.B. 436, Surovell, establishes the Virginia Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms List. This bill was not heard.
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S.B. 476, Chase, hold state liable for deaths or injuries in a gun-free zone in schools. Moved to General Laws and Technology committee.
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S.B. 477, Chase, holds the state liable for injury or death in gun-free zones on state property. Moved to General Laws and Technology committee.
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S.B. 479, Howell, prohibits possession of a firearm while there is a general protective order issued against an individual. Police are free to damage or lose any firearms the hold while the protective order is in effect, as they are immune from liability. The bill passed out of committee by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Norment, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--10.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--4.
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S.B. 490, Favola, takes away gun rights for misdemeanor assault and battery, but also adds stalking, and other misdemeanors to the list. It does allow for restoration of rights after two years. VCDL could support this bill if it just covers misdemeanor domestic violence, as it allows a person to petition restore his gun rights. Passed by for the day to do some additional work on the wording.
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S.B. 509, Reeves, prohibits any city or county east of the Interstate 95 corridor from prohibiting otherwise lawful hunting of migratory game birds in the jurisdictional waters of the Commonwealth. Moved to the Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources committee.
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S.B. 543, Edwards, "gun show loophole" bill. Not heard.
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S.B. 581, Howell, raises age from 14 to 17 for crime if loaded gun is left unsecured around them and makes the crime a felony. Passed by for the day to do some additional work on the wording.
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S.B. 593, Hanger, requires guns and ammunition to be locked up at a licensed family day home, leaving children unprotected from attack or abduction. Moved to Rehabilitation and Social Services committee.
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S.B. 614, Deeds, adds Albemarle Count and Charlottesville to localities where a loaded gun with magazine that holds more than 20 rounds, and other things, cannot be carried without a CHP. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
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S.B. 684, Mason, if a person appeals an involuntary commitment and is normal at the time of the appeal, he still has to file to get his gun rights back. Not heard.
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S.B. 781, Lewis, makes a crime out of leaving an unattended handgun in public view in a public place. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
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S.B. 825, Chase, allows state and local government employees to be exempted from prohibition on persons carrying a loaded rifle or handgun with a magazine in it that holds more than 20 rounds, and other such things. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 901 , Chase, Constitutional Carry. Perhaps because of the word "Constitutional" in the bill title, the Democrats decided the bill was to be passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 928, Newman, allows sanctuary localities to not be affected by any gun or magazine bans. Sanctuaries apparently threaten the power of Democrats. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--5.
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S.B. 958, Chase, repeals the "good and sufficient" reason requirement for carry in places of worship. Democrats don't want churches deciding about their own security. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 1009, Chase, waves sovereign immunity for person injured or killed in an attack in a gun-free zones in a state or local area. Democrats don't want government to be held liable if it needlessly endangers your life. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--5.
Senate Judiciary committee report: good, bad, and the ugly
If your Senator's name appears in red, below, contact him politely, but firmly, about supporting gun control. Senate contact information is here. The rare, bipartisan votes have the Senator's name underlined.
NOTES: Bills that are stricken from the docket are dead. Bills that are not heard are skipped until they can be heard at a future meeting. Bills that are passed by for the day will come up at the next meeting of the committee. Bills that are passed by indefinitely are dead.
The Senate Judiciary committee met on Wednesday. Here are the results:
S.B. 13, Ebbin, bans guns and other weapons in Capitol Square, after objections and issues from fellow Democrat Chap Petersen and Republicans, the bill was passed by for the day to consider changing it.
-
S.B. 14, Saslaw, bans bump stocks, trigger cranks, etc, not heard.
-
S.B. 15, Ebbin, bans guns in buildings owned or leased by the Commonwealth. Due to objections by both Republicans and Democrats, the bill was passed by for the day to consider changing it.
-
S.B. 18, Saslaw, implemented Universal Background Checks, raised age to own a gun from 18 to 21, and made it a felony if someone under 18 is around an loaded, unsecured firearm. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
-
S.B. 64, Lucas, makes it a felony for 2 or more people assemble, parade, or march, carrying firearms, and someone with the intent of intimidation. Who get's to decide what is considered "intimidation"? The bill was not heard.
-
S.B. 67, McClellan, requires lost or stolen firearms to be reported within 24 hours, was not heard.
-
S.B. 71, Lucas, treats child day care and preschools the same as K-12 schools for purposes of banning weapons, was not heard.
-
S.B. 75, Howell, raises age from 14 to 17 for crime if loaded gun is left unsecured around them. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
-
S.B. 76, Howell, takes away the ability to possess firearms for someone under a general protective order. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
-
S.B. 82, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for violation of a protective order. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--8.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
ABSTENTIONS--Petersen--1.
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S.B. 83, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for brandishing at a police officer. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--7.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Chafin, Deeds, Petersen--6.
ABSTENTIONS--Norment--1.
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S.B. 84, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for concealing a firearm while committing a violent felony. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Chafin--5.
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S.B. 85, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for stealing a firearm or knowingly using a stolen firearm in the commission of a felony. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Chafin--5.
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S.B. 86, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for using a firearm in the commission of a violent felony. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 88 , DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for maliciously shooting at an occupied building or house, or maliciously shooting at a school, or maliciously shooting from a vehicle. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Norment, Lucas, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin, Deeds--6.
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S.B. 89, DeSteph, provides a mandatory minimum sentence for violating a protective order while armed with a deadly weapon. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a party-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 173, Hanger, allows a CHP holder to have a stun weapon in his vehicle while on school grounds. Treated the same as a firearm. PASSED unanimously out of committee!
-
S.B. 248, Favola, establishes a Virginia Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund. The word "Gun" was removed from the name of the fund by the committee to encompass all kinds of violence, which made the bill acceptable to VCDL. Passed by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Norment, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--4.
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S.B. 263, Bell, removes the option for online training to get a CHP. Passed by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Lucas, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--7.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin, Deeds--6.
-
S.B. 319, Chase, requires property owned by the Commonwealth or localities that have gun-free zones to provide law-enforcement or armed security services. Democrats weren't interested in protecting the public, just supporting Bloomberg's gun-control agenda. The bill was passed by indefinitely by a part-line vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
-
S.B. 353, Bell, restricts outdoor shooting ranges within 500 yards of a residential area. After pushback that this bill was too broad from both Republicans and Democrats, the bill was passed by for the day.
-
S.B. 372, Saslaw, takes away the right to possess a gun while a protective order is in effect. Rolled into SB 479, below.
-
S.B. 436, Surovell, establishes the Virginia Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms List. This bill was not heard.
-
S.B. 476, Chase, hold state liable for deaths or injuries in a gun-free zone in schools. Moved to General Laws and Technology committee.
-
S.B. 477, Chase, holds the state liable for injury or death in gun-free zones on state property. Moved to General Laws and Technology committee.
-
S.B. 479, Howell, prohibits possession of a firearm while there is a general protective order issued against an individual. Police are free to damage or lose any firearms the hold while the protective order is in effect, as they are immune from liability. The bill passed out of committee by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Norment, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--10.
NAYS--Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--4.
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S.B. 490, Favola, takes away gun rights for misdemeanor assault and battery, but also adds stalking, and other misdemeanors to the list. It does allow for restoration of rights after two years. VCDL could support this bill if it just covers misdemeanor domestic violence, as it allows a person to petition restore his gun rights. Passed by for the day to do some additional work on the wording.
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S.B. 509, Reeves, prohibits any city or county east of the Interstate 95 corridor from prohibiting otherwise lawful hunting of migratory game birds in the jurisdictional waters of the Commonwealth. Moved to the Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources committee.
-
S.B. 543, Edwards, "gun show loophole" bill. Not heard.
-
S.B. 581, Howell, raises age from 14 to 17 for crime if loaded gun is left unsecured around them and makes the crime a felony. Passed by for the day to do some additional work on the wording.
-
S.B. 593, Hanger, requires guns and ammunition to be locked up at a licensed family day home, leaving children unprotected from attack or abduction. Moved to Rehabilitation and Social Services committee.
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S.B. 614, Deeds, adds Albemarle Count and Charlottesville to localities where a loaded gun with magazine that holds more than 20 rounds, and other things, cannot be carried without a CHP. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
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S.B. 684, Mason, if a person appeals an involuntary commitment and is normal at the time of the appeal, he still has to file to get his gun rights back. Not heard.
-
S.B. 781, Lewis, makes a crime out of leaving an unattended handgun in public view in a public place. Stricken from the docket by the patron.
-
S.B. 825, Chase, allows state and local government employees to be exempted from prohibition on persons carrying a loaded rifle or handgun with a magazine in it that holds more than 20 rounds, and other such things. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 901 , Chase, Constitutional Carry. Perhaps because of the word "Constitutional" in the bill title, the Democrats decided the bill was to be passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 928, Newman, allows sanctuary localities to not be affected by any gun or magazine bans. Sanctuaries apparently threaten the power of Democrats. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--5.
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S.B. 958, Chase, repeals the "good and sufficient" reason requirement for carry in places of worship. Democrats don't want churches deciding about their own security. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.
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S.B. 1009, Chase, waves sovereign immunity for person injured or killed in an attack in a gun-free zones in a state or local area. Democrats don't want government to be held liable if it needlessly endangers your life. Passed by indefinitely by a vote of:
YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.
NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stanley, Chafin--5.
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