Gun-safety measure delayed for more drafting after sponsors propose extensive amendment

Mar 5, 2025

Sponsors signaled they will return a rewritten committee substitute for a gun-related bill (SB 279). Committee members and sponsors agreed the substitute proposed by staff was extensive; further work and another committee hearing were scheduled rather than immediate action.

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Senate Bill 279 — a gun-related measure the committee had on its agenda — was not acted on at this hearing because the sponsors indicated they would circulate an extensive committee substitute and asked for additional drafting time.

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