Democrats pursue gun-control measures after Boulder shooting
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Democrats pursue gun-control measures after Boulder shooting
The state legislative response to the mass shooting in Boulder last month could be unveiled soon, according to Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg.
“There’s been a lot of movement, a lot of discussions,” the Boulder Democrat said during a media availability April 20. “I’ve been meeting with just about every single one of my members of my caucus in one way or another to talk about where the support is and what people want to do.”
Fenberg said he was confident there would be more gun-related legislation in the General Assembly this legislative session, with some measures “hopefully” rolled out soon.
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It’s been off and on for the Colorado General Assembly over the past 15 months, as the COVID-19 pandemic has meant opening and closing in-person legislative sessions and committee hearings, leading Colorado lawmakers to work mostly remotely, handing legislative work, and campaigning during a difficult time.
On Tuesday, both Senate and House Democratic leaders gave the first, tentative indications on just when the 2021 legislative session could come to an end. The Colorado House appears poised to make May 28 their last day in session, or perhaps not.
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Rep. Tom Sullivan speaks during a vigil for victims of gun violence on the Capitol steps, Aug. 4, 2019.
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Any major push to pass an assault-style weapon s ban in Colorado is looking increasingly less likely, with the legislature s highest-profile advocate for stricter gun laws saying now isn t the time.
“It diverts all of the attention,” said Democratic Rep. Tom Sullivan of Centennial.
Instead, Sullivan wants to focus efforts on policies he believes would be more effective at preventing gun violence. Technology, he said, can circumvent bans on specific types of weapons.
“They work around it, with printers at home, or ordering piece by piece, that has no serial number on it,” he said. “And they manufacture something that could be deemed an assault weapon.”