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SF 2357 - Prohibiting Firearm Possession by Domestic Violence Perpetrators - Key Vote

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Annette Sweeney voted Nay (Passage With Amendment) on this legislation.

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Legislation - Signed (Executive) -

Title: Prohibiting Firearm Possession by Domestic Violence Perpetrators

Signed by Governor Chet Culver
Legislation - Concurrence Vote Passed (Senate) (36-12) - (Key vote)

Title: Prohibiting Firearm Possession by Domestic Violence Perpetrators

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that prohibits individuals who are the subject of a protective order or who have been convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition.

Highlights:
-Classifies a violation of the provisions of this Act as a Class D felony (Sec. 4). -Exempts individuals from the prohibition if the individual received firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition from a state department, state agency, or political subdivision for use in performance of official duties (Sec. 4). -Specifies that the prohibition shall last as long as the protective order is in effect, until the domestic violence conviction is vacated, or until the individual's rights have been restored by the President or Governor (Sec. 4).
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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (73-25) - (Key vote)

Title: Prohibiting Firearm Possession by Domestic Violence Perpetrators

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits individuals who are the subject of a protective order or who have been convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition.

Highlights:
-Classifies a violation of the provisions of this Act as a Class D felony (Sec. 4). -Exempts individuals from the prohibition if the individual received firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition from a state department, state agency, or political subdivision for use in performance of official duties (Sec. 4). -Specifies that the prohibition shall last as long as the protective order is in effect, until the domestic violence conviction is vacated, or until the individual's rights have been restored by the President or Governor (Sec. 4).
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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (36-11) -
Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for SF 2357 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.

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Legislation - Introduced (House) -

Title: Prohibiting Firearm Possession by Domestic Violence Perpetrators

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