In Olympia, early February is often when the hopes of lawmakers and advocates start to be dashed, as bills that can’t get a public hearing and committee vote are generally set aside. That is often true for big firearms proposals, which can languish for years before getting a committee vote and sent on to the full House or Senate.
This year’s progress sets Democrats to potentially make some big moves on firearms regulations in this year’s 105-day legislative session – if they can keep the momentum going.
Perhaps most notable is House Bill 1240, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of AR-style assault rifles, an item long sought by
→ Continue reading at Crosscut
