Up to Bredesen
The bill banning the confiscation of firearms and prohibiting their sale during emergencies is on its way to the Governor:
A bill that would prevent a governor from seizing privately owned firearms or ammunition during a state of emergency is a step closer to becoming law.
The measure – HB1285 – sponsored by Rep. Dolores Gresham, R-Somerville, is headed to the governor for his consideration after unanimously passing the House on Monday. The companion bill was unanimously approved in the Senate last month.
That version passed after its sponsor, Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris of Collierville, and Gov. Phil Bredesen reached an agreement on its language.
Bredesen said he doesn’t disagree with the premise of the bill but noted that he wants to guard against an erosion of executive power when a governor needs it most.
Via Blake, who should, you know, blog.
Update: Spoke to soon. Blake did blog it. He asks that you email the governor and has the contact info.
