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Hope this passes with enough votes to be veto-proof from Gov. Dayton. It is expected to pass the House and Senate easily.
I know there is a Republican majority in the House and Senate, but if they have enough to be veto-proof I'm not sure.
http://www.startribune.com/politics/...121814984.html
Gun measure advances again in Legislature
Updated: May 13, 2011 - 7:47 PM
The bill, which expands gun owners' defense rights, now heads for the full House and Senate.
A bill that would expand Minnesotans' right to use deadly force in self-defense cleared its final committee in the state Senate Friday. The bill now heads for the full House and Senate, where GOP majorities are poised to pass it.
The Senate Finance Committee approved the Defense of Dwelling and Person Act along party lines, with DFL members voting against it.
Along with DFL opposition, the bill has been criticized by members of the state's law enforcement establishment, who say it will put officers and citizens at an increased risk of being shot. Gov. Mark Dayton also opposes it, saying he shares the concerns of police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors and officers.
Sen. Gretchen Hoffman, R-Vergas, said she sponsored the bill because "I firmly believe in my right to defend myself as a law-abiding citizen against criminals."
The bill would expand what is known as the "Castle Doctrine," allowing residents to use deadly force to defend themselves beyond their homes, including a garage, vehicle, tent or boat.
Sen. Keith Langseth, DFL-Glyndon, noted that he has long been a supporter of the National Rifle Association but said "this bill goes too far."
"It sure seems like it will encourage people" to resort prematurely to deadly force, he said.
Hoffman replied that if it becomes law, "we won't have gun-wielding Wild West citizens shooting [people]."
Sen. Terri Bonoff, DFL-Minnetonka, repeated law enforcement fears, adding, "I'm concerned we're increasing violence in our communities."
BOB VON STERNBERG
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Hope this passes with enough votes to be veto-proof from Gov. Dayton. It is expected to pass the House and Senate easily.
I know there is a Republican majority in the House and Senate, but if they have enough to be veto-proof I'm not sure.
http://www.startribune.com/politics/...121814984.html
Gun measure advances again in Legislature
Updated: May 13, 2011 - 7:47 PM
The bill, which expands gun owners' defense rights, now heads for the full House and Senate.
A bill that would expand Minnesotans' right to use deadly force in self-defense cleared its final committee in the state Senate Friday. The bill now heads for the full House and Senate, where GOP majorities are poised to pass it.
The Senate Finance Committee approved the Defense of Dwelling and Person Act along party lines, with DFL members voting against it.
Along with DFL opposition, the bill has been criticized by members of the state's law enforcement establishment, who say it will put officers and citizens at an increased risk of being shot. Gov. Mark Dayton also opposes it, saying he shares the concerns of police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors and officers.
Sen. Gretchen Hoffman, R-Vergas, said she sponsored the bill because "I firmly believe in my right to defend myself as a law-abiding citizen against criminals."
The bill would expand what is known as the "Castle Doctrine," allowing residents to use deadly force to defend themselves beyond their homes, including a garage, vehicle, tent or boat.
Sen. Keith Langseth, DFL-Glyndon, noted that he has long been a supporter of the National Rifle Association but said "this bill goes too far."
"It sure seems like it will encourage people" to resort prematurely to deadly force, he said.
Hoffman replied that if it becomes law, "we won't have gun-wielding Wild West citizens shooting [people]."
Sen. Terri Bonoff, DFL-Minnetonka, repeated law enforcement fears, adding, "I'm concerned we're increasing violence in our communities."
BOB VON STERNBERG
.
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