Jan 15, 2007 07:55
SB 5197 Gun show loophole Tom (D-48)
Rather than assign SB 5197 to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where it
belongs as a gun control bill, it was sent to the Senate Labor,
Commerce, Research and Development Committee for primary action. Why
this odd assignment? Because it is likely we can still block gun bills
in the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Democrat Senator Jim Hargrove
joins with the three Republican members in supporting the rights of gun
owners. That gives gun bills in this committee a four-four split,
locking them up in committee.
The Senate Labor, Commerce, Research & Development Committee has five
Democrats and two Republicans assigned. All of the Democrats are
anti-gun, meaning the bill will likely pass out of committee for a full
vote on the Senate floor. It is likely the bill will pass the Senate if
a floor vote is taken. Rules and procedures obviously mean nothing to
the liberal Democrats in charge of the Senate. Anything goes as long as
they have their way.