Post by Logan on Mar 5, 2016 10:01:43 GMT -6
A proposal to protect existing shooting ranges from legal challenges has won the support of a legislative committee.
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 Thursday to endorse the bill, which was partly inspired by a conflict between some Cape Elizabeth residents and the 61-year-old Spurwink Rod & Gun Club.
The committee still must review the final amended language, and five members were absent Thursday and have yet to enter their votes, although the outcome is not expected to change.
Committee members voted 8-2 to endorse the bill Wednesday, but they reopened the debate and voted again Thursday after one member asked for a reconsideration. The bill is expected to face floor votes in the House and Senate in coming weeks.
Read more: www.pressherald.com/2016/03/04/legislative-committee-backs-bill-to-protect-maine-shooting-ranges/
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 Thursday to endorse the bill, which was partly inspired by a conflict between some Cape Elizabeth residents and the 61-year-old Spurwink Rod & Gun Club.
The committee still must review the final amended language, and five members were absent Thursday and have yet to enter their votes, although the outcome is not expected to change.
Committee members voted 8-2 to endorse the bill Wednesday, but they reopened the debate and voted again Thursday after one member asked for a reconsideration. The bill is expected to face floor votes in the House and Senate in coming weeks.
Read more: www.pressherald.com/2016/03/04/legislative-committee-backs-bill-to-protect-maine-shooting-ranges/