The Washington state Senate voted over the weekend to ban assault-style firearms used in many mass shootings. If the ban is signed into law as expected, we’ll be among just a handful of states to outlaw AR-15s and the like.
On Saturday, the WA State Senate approved a ban on the sale of assault weapons in our state. Following more than four hours of debate, the Senate approved House Bill 1240 on a 27-21 vote. The proposal passed the state House last month on a 55-42 vote. Because the bill was amended in the Senate, it must return to the House for a vote of approval on the final language.
Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature of support for the ban is expected once the House gives final approval.
Read the full article in The Seattle Times
