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Senate approves House Bill 3053 restricting municipal and county firearm buyback programs after debate on local control
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 3053, relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs, after floor debate in which several senators argued buybacks can reduce unwanted firearms and that the bill undermines local control; the Senate recorded final passage by the roll call announced on the floor.
The Senate on May 20 approved House Bill 3053, relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs, after floor debate in which opponents argued buybacks reduce unwanted firearms and support local control. The measure was recorded on final passage as 20 ayes and 11 nays, according to the chamber roll call announced on the floor.
Senator Menendez urged opposition to the bill, saying that while…
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