LC 2.4 A Bill to Exterminate Gun Violence (Referred to referendum)

[Pyro]

I object.

There are several major issues with this bill that have not been addressed.

1. Why does Lincoln need background checks if they are already required federally?

2. I am extremely wary of the "violent crime" segment of this bill. I support the notion that those who commit heinous acts have their access to weaponry severely restricted, however is it not true that this is essentially covered through the mandated background check? I am also not fond of the idea that firearm rights can be revoked for "other crimes".

3. I vehemently oppose the age restriction set in this bill. If an individual can be drafted into war, they should be able to purchase a firearm. The threshold should be 18 years and nothing more.

[Pyro]

Nay.

[Pyro]

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This seems far more reasonable.

It would be my position, though, that we should add a line in section 3 denoting, "Should the conviction be overturned, the ban shall no longer be in effect."

[Pyro]

Aye

[Pyro]

Aye.

[Pyro]

Abstain.

I greatly appreciate the efforts taken to suture the worst gaps in the original bill, however there are still elements contained within it that need further work and clarification. Sec 1 has been improved to the point that I do mostly support it, albeit uncomfortable with some terminology, but Sec 2 deserves its own seperate discussion as there is no shortage of controversy in that old gun control law. I believe that our best path forward on this issue is to tackle these objectives piece-by-piece as opposed to delivering an omnibus bill. I await the Governor's decision on this matter.

[Pyro]

Nay.

I support the Governor's veto with the expectation that we will work to secure common sense weapons regulations in a future bill. As stated by the Speaker, it is best to start with a clean slate.