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Every week in Washington, 2 young people under the age of 24 die of gun violence. . .
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Legislation
Governor Signs Law to Save Lives
Yesterday Governor Christine Gregoire HB 1498 into law. The bill which passed nearly unanimously in the legislature, will bring WA state law into conformity with federal law by prohibiting firearm possession if an individual is involuntarily committed by a court for a period of up to 14 days. The new law will ensure that the approximately 4,000 Washington residents who are found by a court to be at risk of self-harm or to harm others will be unable to possess a firearm until they have successfully managed their condition.
Washington State Legislature Passes Life-Saving Bill
Today the Washington State Senate passed the first piece of gun violence prevention legislation in over two decades by a vote of 39-1. The bill, HB 1498, which passed in the House unanimously last month, will bring WA state law into conformity with federal law by prohibiting firearm possession if an individual is involuntarily committed by a court for a period of up to 14 days.
CeaseFire Urges President Obama to Support Gun Tracing
Before President Obama publishes his budget we wanted to urge him to make good on his promise to us to strike the Tiahrt Amendment from the budget. Here's what I wrote:
February 20, 2009
Dear President Obama:
I write to you on behalf of the members of Washington CeaseFire, a non-profit organization in Washington State working to reduce gun violence.
Our Work Continues
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s historic decision on the 2nd Amendment, many people have been asking me, “What is the road ahead?” I’m sure many of you are asking the same question.
We need a Mental Health Bill
It is important that we tell our representatives what we want, and hold them accountable. One of the best ways to do this is to tell them directly.
S. 2577: A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows
It is important that we tell our representatives what we want, and hold them accountable. One of the best ways to do this is to tell them directly.
The senate is considering a bill that will not only require a background check at gun shows, but also guidelines for implementation. To read the bill click here.
HB 3095-2007-08 Concerning provisions governing firearms possession by persons who have been involuntarily committed.
It is important that we tell our representatives what we want, and hold them accountable. One of the best ways to do this is to tell them directly.
Mayor Holds Statewide Conference on Firearm Violence Prevention
Polls have continuously shown that our communities support sensible firearms laws. However, despite community support, sensible policy solutions to firearm violence have been difficult to achieve. This week Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels took the first step toward hurdling some of the obstacles we have encountered when trying to strengthen existing laws.