Washington State Senate Passes Assault Weapons Ban in Response to Mass Shootings
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The Washington State Senate has passed a bill banning the sale of assault weapons, making it the tenth state to do so. The legislation, which was proposed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson in 2017, prohibits the sale, manufacture, and import of assault weapons in Washington state, while allowing exemptions for law enforcement and the military. The bill now goes back to the House for final approval since amendments to the legislation did pass during Saturday’s vote. If it does pass the House again, the bill will head to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for his signature.
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