November 11, 2019 •
Virginia Democratic Controlled Legislature to Reintroduce Gun Control Legislation in 2020
Virginia Capitol Building - Ron Cogswell
The Virginia State Crime Commission cancelled their planned November 12 meeting regarding gun control. The meeting was scheduled to discuss eight bills proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam during the July special session. Republican Majority Leader Todd Gilbert also stated the […]
The Virginia State Crime Commission cancelled their planned November 12 meeting regarding gun control.
The meeting was scheduled to discuss eight bills proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam during the July special session.
Republican Majority Leader Todd Gilbert also stated the November 18 reconvened special session will become pro forma and lawmakers will not have to report to the General Assembly.
With the Democrats controlling the Legislature, lawmakers are expected to reintroduce the gun control issue in the upcoming January session.
October 31, 2019 •
Wisconsin Calls Special Session on Gun Control
Wisconsin State Capitol Building
Gov. Tony Evers called for the Legislature to convene in a special session on November 7 to vote on gun control legislation. The bills require universal background checks for all firearm purchases in the state. The legislation would also implement […]
Gov. Tony Evers called for the Legislature to convene in a special session on November 7 to vote on gun control legislation.
The bills require universal background checks for all firearm purchases in the state.
The legislation would also implement red-flag laws requiring people perceived as threats to surrender their firearms.
The impact of a special session may be limited, as lawmakers plan to convene and then immediately adjourn the special session on the same day without voting on the proposals.
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