legislature

Short Preview of the Short Session

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Shea noted yesterday that the General Assembly has begun its 2014 session, and she summarized one of the bills that the legislature may take up. This post notes several other significant bills under consideration. Background. In even-numbered years, the legislature has a “short session” during which only certain matters may be considered. The most important … Read more

Gun Bill Poised to Become Law

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The General Assembly has passed H 937, which awaits the Governor’s signature. It is an omnibus gun bill, following rather closely on the heels of the omnibus firearms bill enacted in 2011, which I covered in part here. Assuming that it becomes law – and I am not aware of any prospect of a veto … Read more