The third reading that was supposed to be this morning has been pushed to this afternoon. If they had the votes then it would be law already.
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The third reading that was supposed to be this morning has been pushed to this afternoon. If they had the votes then it would be law already.
And new this morning, the Aurora Police Association joined the Denver Police union in opposition to the ERPO bill - LINK
https://www.sentinelcolorado.com/0tr...red-flag-bill/
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AURORA | Flying in the face of Aurora Police Department brass, the Aurora police union on Thursday announced it is formally opposing the so-called “red flag” bill currently weaving through the state Legislature.
In a Facebook post published around 9 a.m. on Thursday, the Aurora Police Association wrote it is joining the Denver police union in condemning HB19-1177, which would allow family members and law enforcement officials to petition courts to strip weapons from people deemed to be a threat to themselves or others.
“Our members have clearly expressed to us their concerns about the constitutionality of such legislation and are deeply concerned about the lack of due process in the current bill,” the Aurora union wrote on Facebook. “Police officers understand the value in addressing the real problem, the mental health of individuals in crisis. The problem cannot be successfully addressed by restricting access to tools while ignoring the mental health considerations.”
The Democrats in the Senate don't have the votes without putting a few senators in jeopardy. I think the 11th hour DPD, Aurora, etc. are last minute negotiations to help the Democrats save face and not take a vote on it. I think it is a good possibility that it will be postponed indefinitely.
Our only potential saving grace this time around is how much worse this rendition was than the last one. Both are bad, but this one is potato x 100. Hopefully this gets killed off, but even if that happens they'll be back with something that still sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by MED
Passed on a 18-17 vote....
Either vote out or recall the traitors in swing districts who voted for this abomination.
I just don't see how this garbage can pass muster constitutionally. The complete lack of due process is scary.
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Originally Posted by Ramsker
And hopefully some do a recall of Senate President Leroy Garcia (Pueblo).
He "voted against it" after he knew it would pass. He was trying to act like he didnt support it so people dont initiate a recall, but he could have at any time as Senate President stopped the bill if he was worried about it in a number of ways. He could have simply not scheduled it.
Hopefully he pays the price with a recall for being scum.
String em up
...and where is the NRA ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramsker