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Senate rejects floor amendment to remove 'facsimile' language from gang-offender bill; SB 28 advances to House
Summary
Senators debated whether the phrase "facsimile of a firearm" should remain in SB 28'which raises penalties for gang-related offenses'after concerns it was ill-defined. Sponsor Senator Griner argued facsimiles are used in real threats; an amendment to remove the term failed and the bill advanced to the House.
Senators debated a contested amendment to Senate Bill 28, a measure that increases penalties for certain gang-related offenses, before the chamber advanced the bill to the House. Sponsor Senator Griner defended language that includes possession of "a firearm, ammunition or a facsimile of a firearm," saying realistic facsimiles are used by gang members…
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