A bill that would increase penalties for felons in possession of firearms passed the House on a bipartisan vote, a rare crime-related bill to pass the House. HB 316 passed the House 53-11. The bill would increase the penalty for a felon possessing a firearm “or destructive device” to five years in prison. Rep. Bill
They are fighting for attention against a raft of bills that have nothing to do with crime or guns, including approving a budget for the coming fiscal year.
They are fighting for attention against a raft of bills that have nothing to do with crime or guns, including approving a budget for the coming fiscal year.