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Hawaii lawmakers pass EXPANSION of background checks. [View all]
The state Legislature on Tuesday approved a bill expanding background checks to individuals seeking to bring firearms into Hawaii.
In the House, three members voted against the measure, including Republican Reps. Bob McDermott and Richard Lee Fale, and Rep. Rida Cabanilla, a Democrat. Rep. Beth Fukumoto, a Republican, voted yes with reservations.
In the Senate, the lone GOP member, Sen. Sam Slom, voted against the bill.
Read More: http://bigislandnow.com/2013/04/29/hawaii-lawmakers-to-vote-tuesday-on-background-check-bill/
In the House, three members voted against the measure, including Republican Reps. Bob McDermott and Richard Lee Fale, and Rep. Rida Cabanilla, a Democrat. Rep. Beth Fukumoto, a Republican, voted yes with reservations.
In the Senate, the lone GOP member, Sen. Sam Slom, voted against the bill.
Read More: http://bigislandnow.com/2013/04/29/hawaii-lawmakers-to-vote-tuesday-on-background-check-bill/
Background on the bill: http://sync.democraticunderground.com/10022704205
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